The NBA is postponing the Los Angeles Lakers' home game against the Charlotte Hornets as unprecedented wildfires remain in the city.
The Lakers are scheduled to face the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. PT on Thursday in Los Angeles, so it will be worth monitoring to see what happens. The Lakers are also set to host the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday and Monday, so there could be some rescheduling depending on how things develop.
The NFL is also paying close attention to the potential impact of the fires on the Rams and Chargers as they prepare for their postseason games.
As of Thursday there were at least five wildfires raging across Los Angeles, with five people killed and 180,000 told to evacuate their homes; the NHLs Los Angeles Kings were scheduled to host the Cal
"Obviously the game is secondary to that and to many things in life. Perspective is important," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of the fires.
The NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames scheduled for Wednesday ... with the Los Angeles Lakers still slated to host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.
The NHL's Los Angeles Kings were scheduled to host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night. The NBA had not announced a makeup date for the Hornets-Lakers game as of Thursday afternoon. "The entire ...
The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte ... The NHL's Los Angeles Kings were scheduled to host the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.The date for the ...
Three wildfires continue to burn in the Los Angeles region, according to Cal Fire. The Palisades and Eaton fires have scorched nearly 40,000 acres, destroying thousands of homes and forcing tens of thousands of evacuations. The fires are 31% and 65% contained, respectively, but authorities said earlier this week that the blazes had little growth.
Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis had 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a three-game skid with a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat.
The Los Angeles wildfires are impacting sports games in the area. Here are the latest updates on postponements in the NFL, NHL, NBA and more.