Booker paced the Suns with a game-high 32 points, with 29 coming in the second half, while Morant scored 28 in leading Memphis. Mark Williams posted a second straight 20-point double-double, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds in his first start with the Suns.

Taking a 21–15 lead into a Grizzlies timeout at the 4:21 mark of the first quarter, the Suns had already tallied seven assists, two blocked shots, and forced four turnovers. Their defense fueled the offense, leading to five fast-break points.

Trump was on a six-day swing through Asia, after a recent, whirlwind Middle East visit. He hosted a White House fundraiser for major donors to his $300 million ballroom that has seen construction crews tear down the East Wing, and held another fundraiser at his Florida estate.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns again found themselves on the losing end of a matchup - this time with the Memphis Grizzlies in town for a Wednesday night clash. Phoenix, in the final seconds, couldn't do enough in their 114-113 loss to Memphis, dropping them to 1-4 on the season.

Phoenix traded two first-round picks to Charlotte in acquiring Williams, who started 41 of his 44 games last season with the Hornets. The Suns have had him on a conditioning plan since July 1. Williams played in just 106 games in his first three NBA seasons due to multiple injuries.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers are playing in an NBA Cup group matchup at FedExForum. Follow along for live updates.

Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale will once again replace Green and Brooks in the starting five, as the Suns look to correct their woes starting games that have led to huge first-quarter deficits in every game so far.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been experiencing some in-house issues recently, culminating in a one-game suspension for their superstar, Ja Morant. But even before the suspension, critics were concerned about Morant’s level of play this season.