Deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area are inflicting devastating damage on the region. Here are updates on how the sports world has been impacted.

The Charlotte Hornets were initially supposed to kick off a road trip to the West Coast tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA has been monitoring the

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is among hundreds of residents who have lost their homes to wildfires raging across the Los Angeles area.

Read the recent NBA news and rumors for fantasy basketball. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the NBA is postponing Thursday

"The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time," the league said.

Multiple wildfires spawned by dry conditions and high winds have ravaged the Los Angeles area this week, as more than 180,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes due to the fires. Sports are well down the list of importance in Los Angeles right now,

The Lakers may not be all that reluctant to give up first-round draft picks in a trade, as long as the players they receive meet one requirement.

The Palisades fire, which has burned nearly 20,000 acres in Pacific Palisades and nearby communities, has claimed Lakers head coach JJ Redick's home.

The Los Angeles Lakers matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday could be postponed due to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.  ESPN's Shams Charania sh

Three intense and destructive wildfires are raging in Southern California, fueled by the powerful Santa Ana winds. The evacuation orders, which now include parts of the Los Angeles area, have caused tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

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.