The Lakers did lose that game to the Spurs but were able to beat the Heat on Wednesday. That was the first win they've gotten since the tragic events started. Davis and the rest of the Lakers are going to have some extra motivation to win games this season. They are going to be carrying the hopes of the people of Los Angeles with them.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters the ongoing Southern California wildfires have forced his family to evacuate their home. "Personally,

The Lakers and the Clippers both went back to work Monday night in Los Angeles’ first two NBA games since catastrophic wildfires killed at least 24 people and destroyed significant sections of their hometown.