Thursday's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets has been postponed due to ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
The team confirmed multiple reports about the postponement, and the Lakers issued a statement on X telling fans to “hold on to your tickets. The postponed dates will be honored.”
California wildfires have devastated Los Angeles County, killing at least five people and burning more than 27,000 acres, authorities said. Thousands of homes were also destroyed.
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Los Angeles Lakers logo on Crypto.com Arena at midcourt. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
ESPN coverage Lakers head coach JJ Redick added that like many people in the area, he lost his home.
“Our hearts break for Los Angeles,” the Lakers said in a statement Thursday night. “Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this unimaginable situation and we are grateful to the first responders and everyone who came together when we needed each other the most. .”
“Tonight's game will be rescheduled to focus on what's most important today. We are with you, LA.”
California wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes
The Purple and Gold teams are not the only professional sports teams in Los Angeles affected by the fires.
The Los Angeles Rams could play a wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., if the fires continue to affect the Inglewood area, home to SoFi Stadium.
The NFL announced its contingency plan Wednesday night, shortly after announcing it was monitoring the situation in Los Angeles.
Flames from the Palisades Fire burn through buildings on Sunset Boulevard during a powerful rainstorm in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on January 8, 2025. (Apu Gomez/Getty Images)
As of Wednesday afternoon, the air quality index was above 280, with anything above 150 considered unhealthy.
The Los Angeles Chargers did not play an NFL playoff game at SoFi Stadium, but they limited the amount of time their players spent outdoors during Wednesday's practice due to air quality. They begin Wild Card Weekend against the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon.
The Chargers released a statement Wednesday night pledging $200,000 in targeted funds to local wildfire relief efforts.
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Malone announced Thursday that the Eaton Fire, which has claimed at least five lives, has “significantly stopped” from spreading.
A detailed view of the Los Angeles Lakers logo on forward No. 23 LeBron James' shorts during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. (Stephen Lu-USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Christine Crowley also told reporters that the Palisades fire remains 0% contained and is “one of the most devastating natural disasters in Los Angeles history.”
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