Deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area are inflicting devastating damage on the region. Here are updates on how the sports world has been impacted.
Former Orlando Magic guard and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among the hundreds of Southern California residents who have lost their homes to wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The NBA is postponing Lakers-Hornets game tonight at Crypto Arena due to raging wildfires across the Los Angeles area, sources tell ESPN. Lakers head coach JJ Redick and his family are among those who has been forced to evacuate due to the fires.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among hundreds of residents who have lost their homes to wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area.
The NBA has announced that the Thursday evening game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Lakers were set to host the Hornets at Crypto.
The Palisades fire, which has burned nearly 20,000 acres in Pacific Palisades and nearby communities, has claimed Lakers head coach JJ Redick's home.
The Los Angeles Lakers game against the Charlotte Hornets scheduled for Thursday evening has been postponed as the community reels from the devastating fires throughout the city. The team announced the postponement on X on Thursday,
Multiple wildfires spawned by dry conditions and high winds have ravaged the Los Angeles area this week, as more than 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the fires. Sports are well down the list of importance in Los Angeles right now,
As a result of wildfires blazing across California, the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets scheduled for Thursday at Crypto.com Arena will be rescheduled for a later date. The NBA announced the postponement on Thursday but has not yet announced the new date.
James (foot) and the Lakers will not play Thursday against the Hornets as the game has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
"The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time," the league said.