Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s home among thousands burned in Los Angeles fires: report
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is reportedly among the thousands who have lost their homes in the wildfires in Los Angeles.
Redick’s situation was revealed after news broke that the Lakers were postponing Thursday night’s 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 action against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. (Gary A. Vasquez/Imagn Images)
“I just want to acknowledge right now and send my thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades,” Redick said Tuesday, according to Sports Illustrated. “I live here. My family and my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, evacuated.
“I know a lot of people are scared right now, including my family. From the sound of things, with the winds coming tonight, I know a lot of people are scared.”
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The Lakers released a statement Thursday about the postponement of the Hornets game, saying they are focused on “what’s most important today.”
“We are heartbroken for Los Angeles,” the Lakers said in a statement Thursday night. “Our thoughts are with all those affected by this unimaginable situation. And our gratitude is with the first responders and all of you who come together when we need each other the most.”
It remains to be seen what the Lakers will do about their Saturday night game against the San Antonio Spurs, who are also scheduled to 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 can play their wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., if the wildfires continue to engulf the Inglewood area, home to SoFi Stadium.
The Los Angeles Chargers, while not playing at SoFi Stadium for their NFL playoff game, limited players’ time outside during practice Wednesday 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 to help fight fires 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 the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. (Kevin Jaira/Imagn Images)
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LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley told reporters that the Palisades fire, which remains 0% contained, is “one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles.”
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