Thick, heavy smoke from wildfires has enveloped downtown Los Angeles, leading to the postponement of multiple NBA games for the Clippers and Lakers. Both teams are set to resume playing home games on Monday, with the Clippers facing the Miami Heat at the Intuit Dome and the Lakers taking on the Spurs at Crypto.com Arena. The fires have prompted evacuation orders for 153,000 residents, with at least 16 casualties reported, while the Lakers will host a donation drive during their game to support those affected by the ongoing crisis.
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Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups will not receive pay during their NBA-mandated leaves of absence; Rozier's $26.6 million salary with the Miami Heat will be held in escrow pending the outcome of his indictment, while Billups will lose his $7 million salary with the Portland Trail Blazers entirely. The charges against Rozier are reminiscent of those faced by former player Jontay Porter, who was banned from the league in 2024. Want More Context? 🔎
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