The NBA announced Saturday's home games for… Los Angeles Lakers The Los Angeles Clippers game was postponed amid wildfires sweeping Southern California.
The Lakers were scheduled to host the San Antonio Spurs while the Clippers hosted the Charlotte Hornets.
The league has not yet announced make-up dates for the two games, and the league has not revealed whether more games will be affected by the fires, as both teams have home games scheduled for Monday and Wednesday and the Lakers have another home game on Friday. The two teams are also supposed to face each other in Inglewood, California, on January 19, when they host the Clippers.
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Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick recounts that he and his family lost their home in the deadly Pacific Palisades wildfires during an NBA basketball news conference at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, Calif., Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP)
“The NBA, Clippers and Lakers organizations are in contact with local officials in Los Angeles and Inglewood regarding the ongoing situation in the Los Angeles area, and postponing games ensures that no resources are diverted from wildfire response efforts,” the NBA said. In a statement.
Some members of both teams deal directly with Effects of forest firesincluding Lakers coach JJ Redick, whose family's rental home in Pacific Palisades burned down Tuesday night, destroying many of their possessions.
“I wasn't prepared for what I saw,” Riddick told reporters. “It's complete devastation and devastation. I had to take a different route to get home, but I passed most of the village, and everything is gone. I don't think you can ever prepare yourself for something like this. Our house is gold.”
'I wasn't prepared for what I saw': Lakers coach JJ Redick details devastation from Palisades fire
Los Angeles Lakers basketball coach JJ Redick, right, is hugged by guard Austin Reeves, left, before speaking to the media about the Pacific Palisades wildfires at a news conference in El Segundo, California, Friday, January 10, 2025. (AP)
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association, the players' union, on Friday announced a $1 million donation to immediate relief for the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen and other organizations working to provide assistance to victims and recovery efforts.
The league said the donation aims to “support those affected by this disaster,” adding that it is “working with the Lakers and Clippers to find ways to support long-term assistance and rebuilding efforts.”
The Lakers also had a game scheduled for Thursday against the Hornets postponed as well, but it has not yet been rescheduled.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Saturday, January 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamen Onsia)
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The Lakers are scheduled to host the Spurs again on Monday, while the Clippers host the Miami Heat. On Wednesday, the Lakers are scheduled to host the Heat and their team The Clippers are scheduled To host the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers are also scheduled to host the Nets on Friday.
The Clippers said they expect games starting Monday to be played as scheduled.
“The health and safety of our community and fans remains our top priority,” the team said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
