NBA Adjusts Schedule Following Wildfires and Severe Weather
Nine games have been rescheduled, with one still awaiting a new date, as the league navigates disruptions caused by natural disasters.
- The NBA has postponed and rescheduled games due to Los Angeles wildfires and icy weather in Atlanta, affecting nine matchups overall.
- Three previously postponed games have been assigned new dates, including Hornets-Lakers on Feb. 19, Rockets-Hawks on Jan. 28, and Hornets-Clippers on March 16.
- Six additional games have been moved to accommodate the rescheduling, impacting teams like the Clippers, Jazz, and Wizards.
- The Spurs-Lakers game, postponed on Jan. 11, has not yet been assigned a new date, with updates expected later.
- Players and coaches from affected teams, including the Lakers and Clippers, have expressed the emotional toll of playing during ongoing wildfires, with some losing homes or focusing on family safety.