NBA’s Lakers, Clippers gear up to play in wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles
2 years ago(FILES) LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP. The NBA has postponed the January 9, 2025, scheduled game between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The NBA announced the move without naming a new date for the contest, the first of a scheduled five-game homestand for LeBron James and his teammates. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
The Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers were preparing for a return to NBA action on Monday as firefighters continued to battle massive blazes that have killed at least 16 people and left thousands without homes.
