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Report: JJ Redick loses home to LA wildfires, Lakers-Hornets game postponed

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was among the many citizens in Los Angeles who have lost their homes to the wildfires, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania. On Thursday, Redick said his family members were among those who were forced to evacuate their homes on Tuesday. With the wildfires impacting the Los Angeles area, the NBA announced the game between the Lakers and Hornets has been postponed to a later date.

“I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now,” Redick said prior to the Lakers’ 118-97 loss to the Mavericks, per Fox Sports. “That’s where I live.

“Our family, my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, they’ve evacuated. I know a lot of people are freaking out right now, including my family. From the sound of things, with the winds coming (Tuesday night), I know a lot of people are scared. So I just want to acknowledge that. Thoughts and prayers for sure, and hope everybody stays safe.”

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The Lakers-Hornets game was scheduled to take place at the Crypto.com arena on Thursday night. “The National Basketball Association game scheduled for tonight between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena has been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area.  The date for the rescheduled game will be announced at a later time,” the league said in a statement.

“The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time.  We are grateful for the thousands of local firefighters and first responders who have demonstrated enormous bravery. Our prayers remain with those affected by the unimaginable devastation caused by the wildfires.”

Redick, 40, was hired as the Lakers head coach in June. He joined the team despite having no coaching experience in the NBA or college basketball. Redick played in the NBA from 2006 to 2021 and averaged 12.8 points, two rebounds and two assists per game. Through Thursday, the Lakers have a 20-16 record, and they are in sixth place in the Western Conference.