Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is reportedly among the thousands who lost their homes to the raging wildfires in Los Angeles.
Redick’s situation was revealed following the news that the Lakers postponed their Thursday night game against the Charlotte Hornets, ESPN reported.
Redick said Tuesday that his family members evacuated the area.
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick watches the game against the Sacramento Kings in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. (Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images)
“I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now,” Redick said Tuesday, according to Sports Illustrated. “This is where I live. My family and my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, they evacuated.
“I know a lot of people are freaking out right now, including my family. From the sound of things, with the wind coming tonight, I know a lot of people are scared.”
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The Lakers released a statement about the postponement of the Hornets game on Thursday, saying their focus is on “what matters most today.”
“We are devastated for Los Angeles,” the Lakers said in a statement Thursday night. “Our thoughts go out to all those affected by this unimaginable situation. And our gratitude goes out to the first responders and all of you who come together when we need each other most.”
It remains to be seen what the Lakers will do for their Saturday night game against the San Antonio Spurs, who will also play in Los Angeles on Monday night.
The purple and gold aren’t the only professional sports team in Los Angeles affected by the fires.
Fire engulfs a building as the Palisades Fire burns during a storm on the west side of Los Angeles on January 8, 2025. (Ringo Chiu/Reuters)
The Los Angeles Rams could play their wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona if the fires continue to affect the Inglewood area, where their home, SoFi Stadium, is located.
The Los Angeles Chargers, though not playing at SoFi Stadium for their NFL playoff game, limited players’ time outside during Wednesday’s practice due to poor air quality. They play the Houston Texans on Saturday afternoon to kick off Wild Card Weekend.
The Chargers released a statement Wednesday night pledging $200,000 in targeted funding for wildfire efforts in the area.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone announced Thursday that the Eaton fire, which claimed at least five lives, has been “substantially contained.”
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reacts during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. (Kevin Jaira/Imagn Images)
LA City Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told reporters that the Palisades fire, which remains 0% contained, is “one of the most devastating natural disasters in Los Angeles history.”
