The NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets, scheduled for January 9, may be postponed due to wildfires in California.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass stated that the league is closely monitoring the situation and is in constant contact with the teams.
Mike Bass for Shams Charania
We are in communication with the Lakers and Hornets and continue to closely monitor the situation to determine if any scheduling adjustments are necessary related to tomorrow night’s game.
A state of emergency has been declared in several western areas of Los Angeles due to the wildfires.
According to the fire department, two people have died as a result of one of the fires, tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated, and around 1,500 firefighters are involved in battling the blaze. However, strong storm winds are complicating firefighting efforts.
Earlier, it was reported that Lakers forward LeBron James set a new record.
