Lakers vs Hornets Matchup Postponed as Los Angeles Wildfires Continue

Horrific wildfires have beset the city of Los Angeles since Tuesday, and they have now impacted their first Los Angeles Lakers game.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on February 05, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. David Jensen/Getty Images

A slated Thursday battle between the 20-16 Lakers, losers of two straight contests, and the 8-28 Charlotte Hornets, losers of nine of their last 10 games, is being postponed by the league, sources inform ESPN's Shams Charania.

Here are the latest updates on the current fires:

• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
  • Eaton Fire
  • Palisades Fire
  • Hurst Fire
  • Sunset Fire
• L.A. County Fire Department
• L.A. County Government
• Watch Duty
  • Watch Duty organizes information on a map of the U.S., which is dotted with flame icons representing active wildfires
• Genasys Protect
  • Genasys Protect is a citizen site and app. Officials in your community use Genasys Protect to share safety information and instructions with you during emergencies.

To help, click here to donate to the California Fire Foundation. Click here to donate to the Salvation Army for fire relief efforts.