The NBA postponed Thursday's game between the Hornets and Lakers because of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area that have claimed over 1,000 structures, including the home of Lakers coach JJ Redick.

The NBA has postponed Thursday's game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in Los Angeles due to the ongoing wildfires, the league said. "The entire NBA family sends its thoughts and support to the community of Los Angeles during this challenging time,

Two of the NBA’s most unique talents collide Wednesday night, as Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

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The Miami Heat were at Chase Center on Tuesday night. Jimmy Butler wasn’t. The temperamental superstar’s feud with his organization reached a boiling point in recent days, with Butler’s demands to be traded resulting in a suspension handed down by the team that just so happened to coincide with its six-game swing up and down the West Coast.

Jimmy Butler has a history of being a distraction or a detriment to a team when he doesn't get what he wants. As NBA analyst Jason Timpf said, trading him will be very difficult.