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Cade Cunningham received praise from NBA legend Magic Johnson after a dominant performance in the Detroit Pistons’ 100-94 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the East First Round of the playoffs on Monday night. In 42 minutes of action, Cunningham finished with 33 points, 12 rebounds and three assists. He shot […]

Perhaps even more meaningful than an outright blowout, the New York Knicks used a massive fourth-quarter comeback to take Game 1 over the Detroit Pistons 123-112. However, despite Jalen Brunson’s team-high 34 points, Magic Johnson believes the real catalyst of the victory was backup point guard Cameron Payne. Johnson, like most fans watching, was blown […]

JJ Redick was hit with a rude awakening in his first playoff game as a head coach. Redick’s Los Angeles Lakers got punked on their home floor by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday night, falling 117-95 in a game that quickly spiraled out of control early in […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson shared a strong opinion ahead of the Orlando Magic’s first-round NBA Playoffs matchup against the reigning champion Boston Celtics. The former Lakers star posted his thoughts on X, formerly known as Twitter, making it clear he expects a short series. “I’m also picking the Celtics over the Magic for their […]

The Western Conference is loaded with intriguing NBA playoffs matchups, but the battle between the No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers and No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves has the makings of a box-office bonanza. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves lead an LA squad that many consider to be the biggest stumbling block in the Oklahoma […]

It is inevitable that every player will face retirement when the time comes. Usually, it marks the end of a player’s career. However, that isn’t always the case, given that some players find a way to return to the league to play the game they love the most. Here is a look at the 10 […]

In 2025, few voices in the Los Angeles Lakers’ sphere hold the same weight as Magic Johnson. A certified Hall of Famer with his jersey hanging in the rafters of Crypto.com Arena, Johnson has remained among the Lakers’ biggest supporters ever since his playing days came to an end, with even a failed tenure as […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave his Western Conference Finals pick a few weeks before the playoffs. The postseason chase is coming to a close, and the Lakers are currently in a great spot. While the regular season is always a grind, LeBron James and Luka Doncic are gearing up for a deep run. […]

The Denver Nuggets shocked the NBA after the abrupt firing of coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. This comes as the Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference. One of those shocked by the move was NBA legend Magic Johnson. In a post on X, Johnson made his feelings known and […]

After years of effort, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are on the verge of completing their acquisition of the Minnesota Timberwolves. This follows Glen Taylor’s decision not to appeal an arbitration panel’s ruling, which mandates the $1.5 billion sale. Magic Johnson wasted no time in congratulating Rodriguez and Lore on their successful business move. “I’m […]

On Wednesday, it was revealed that former NBA star Carmelo Anthony was selected to the Hall of Fame class of 2025. Anthony quickly drew praise from around the NBA world, including close friend LeBron James. One the latest to heap praise on Carmelo Anthony for his Hall of Fame recognition was former Los Angeles Lakers […]

The past few weeks have seen the Los Angeles Lakers play some uneven basketball, with LeBron James still getting his legs back from underneath him after returning from a groin injury. But on Tuesday night, the Lakers showed how dangerous they can be when they are at their two-way best. The Lakers still took a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the most storied franchise in NBA history, achieving success at the highest level in virtually every decade of its existence. The Lakers have won 17 championships (five as the Minneapolis Lakers) and have 31 players in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Thirteen Lakers have had their number retired by […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic returned from a five-game absence on Wednesday night and immediately made an impact, recording his 30th triple-double of the season in a 127-117 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Jokic finished with 39 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, further solidifying his place among the NBA’s elite. The performance not only […]

When JuJu Watkins tore her ACL on Monday, the USC women’s basketball program and the entire country were in shock. One of those was NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. He’s raved about Watkins’s game ever since she stepped onto the USC campus. He took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a heartfelt response to […]

If you thought that a random late-season matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets would be overshadowed by a full Saturday slate of NCAA Tournament games, you assumed correctly, but that doesn’t mean that Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton wasn’t going to use that game as an opportunity to carve out an impressive little […]

Boxing icon George Foreman has passed away at 76, his family confirmed. Nicknamed “Big George,” he forged one of the most storied careers in the sport, capturing Olympic gold in 1968 and securing the world heavyweight title twice—his second reign coming 21 years later at age 45, making him the oldest champion in history. As […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson recently shared Michael Jordan’s candid perspective on load management in today’s NBA, revealing the six-time champion’s stance during an appearance on Byron Scott’s Fast Break podcast. “I was with Michael Jordan and he says, ‘Earvin, I don’t know why these guys’… because if you look at his record, he almost played […]

Hall of Fame guard Magic Johnson recently reflected on his Los Angeles Lakers rivalry with the Boston Celtics, admitting no love was lost between him and the NBA’s winningest franchise. The hate remains decades after his playing days. After Johnson congratulated Lakers’ LeBron James on 50,000 career points, he discussed his hate for the Celtics […]

In the summer leading up to the 2024-25 season, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made some comments about his play that brought some controversy. The 23-year-old guard claimed that nobody in league history can jump the way he can. Skip ahead to March and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson fires back at Edwards, telling […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson congratulated Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry for reaching the milestone of making 4,000 3-pointers throughout his career. Curry accomplished the feat in the Warriors’ blowout win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, going down as the only player in NBA history to reach that number. Johnson reacted to the […]

On Tuesday, the basketball world lost a true luminary in Junior Bridgeman, the former Milwaukee Bucks small forward-turned-Milwaukee Bucks minority owner who passed away at 71 after a heart attack. A true success story of life after basketball, Bridgeman became a role model for hoopers after their careers on the hardwood came to an end, […]

Winning an NBA MVP award is already difficult in itself. But throughout league history, we’ve witnessed how newly crowned MVPs fail to get the job done in the postseason. In fact, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has won three MVPs in four seasons, but the one time Jokic won NBA Finals MVP came in the […]

It was in February 2023 when LeBron James became the all-time leading scorer of the NBA (regular season only), with the Los Angeles Lakers star nailing a fadeaway over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams. A little over two years later, James somehow one-upped himself in the scoring department, becoming the first-ever player in league […]

The Detroit Pistons are having their best regular season since the 2018-19 season thanks to the efforts of star guard Cade Cunningham and head coach JB Bickerstaff. This had NBA legend Magic Johnson give high remarks for the franchise. Johnson made a social media post via X on Monday, congratulating key figures in the Pistons’ […]

USC women’s basketball star JuJu Watkins’ dominant performance in the No. 4 Trojan’s 80-67 victory over No. 2 UCLA on Saturday night caught the attention of basketball legend Magic Johnson, who was among those praising the Trojans’ star after the game. Johnson, a longtime supporter of Los Angeles basketball, acknowledged Watkins on social media following […]

The San Francisco 49ers began exploring a Deebo Samuel trade this offseason and it didn’t take long for the team to find a partner. While several teams expressed interest in acquiring the veteran wideout, the Washington Commanders emerged as the frontrunner. And on Saturday, a deal got done as the Commanders landed Samuel for a […]

Team Liquid’s unforgettable triumph at The International 2024 will be etched in history. Overlooked by many, they defied expectations to claim Dota 2’s most prestigious title. To commemorate their legendary victory, NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson received a limited edition championship ring from Team Liquid. Johnson, a stakeholder in Liquid’s parent company aXiomatic, […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season more than halfway done, it’s safe to say that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the hottest team in the league right now with the best record overall. The Cavs raced to a 15-0 start, a promising feat especially after the LeBron James era. It’s also the second-greatest start in NBA history. […]

NBA statues are a great way to immortalize a legend. But while there have been great statues in the past, that isn’t always the case. Here are the 10 worst NBA player statues, ranked. 1. Dwyane Wade The unveiling of Dwyane Wade’s statue ultimately went wrong. Although Wade was satisfied with the results, the NBA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers look a whole lot different than they did a month ago after trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic. Doncic got off to a slow start with the Lakers after returning from a calf injury, but over the last two games he looks like he’s starting to round […]

NBA statues are a great way to honor any legend. It simply signifies their greatness, allowing the present and future generations to be impacted by their legacy. For this piece, let’s rank the 10 best NBA player statues. Check out the gallery. 1. Michael Jordan Regarded as the GOAT of basketball by many, it only […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, few players, past or present, have as much respect from the fanbase as Magic Johnson. A former face of the franchise who has brought championships to the City of Angeles, has his jersey hanging from the rafters at Crypto.com, and will forever be enshrined in the Hall […]

JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers got a big road win after beating the Denver Nuggets in convincing fashion. This prompted praise from team legend and NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. Johnson posted two tweets on X after the game concluded on Saturday night. He first congratulated the team for the win, then […]

Former Michigan State basketball player Magic Johnson is paying tribute to the legendary coach Tom Izzo. Izzo made history on Saturday, by becoming the all-time leader in Big Ten conference victories in basketball. He passed the legendary Bob Knight. “Cookie and I want to congratulate MSU’s Basketball Coach Izzo on his huge record-breaking 354th win […]

We already looked at the top 10 greatest players in NBA history according to ChatGPT, but DeepSeek is the biggest wave in artificial intelligence right now. All-time debates and dialogue never end in the NBA, so we decided to see how ChatGPT’s top 10 ranking differs from what DeepSeek has to say. ChatGPT’s greatest NBA […]

The newest era of Los Angeles Lakers basketball now includes Luka Doncic. After the Lakers traded for Doncic towards the end of the NBA trade deadline, he’s drawn comparisons to Magic Johnson. They both have similar and flashy games. They’re both tall for the position, primary ball-handlers, and have made their teammates better. A former […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received some bad news days after the trade deadline, as their trade for Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets was rescinded. Lakers fans and others were surprised, including the legend himself, Magic Johnson. “What a big blow to the Lakers. The trade with the Hornets is rescinded due to Mark Williams’ […]

Magic Johnson’s net worth in 2025 is $1.6 billion. Johnson is best known to NBA fans as arguably the best point guard ever. With five championships and three NBA Finals MVPs to his credit, the Lakers legend is a pillar of the NBA’s history. In this specific post, though, we’re looking at Magic Johnson’s net […]