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Candace Parker’s No. 3 jersey was officially retired by the Los Angeles Sparks Sunday, capping a 13-year tenure with the franchise that helped define her Hall of Fame career. The halftime ceremony, held during the Sparks’ home game against the Chicago Sky, featured tributes from across the basketball world, including one from team co-owner Magic Johnson. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently shook things up when they were sold to Mark Walter, who is also the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The move ends the longtime ownership of the Lakers by the Buss family, although Jeanie Buss will still have considerable influence within the organization. Recently, Lakers legend and fellow sports […]

The first overall pick of the NBA Draft is usually the most talented prospect out of the class. The Dallas Mavericks certainly hope that’s the case with Cooper Flagg, the consensus top pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. But while true more often than not, there are only a handful of top overall picks […]

The Chicago Bulls have been blessed by the basketball gods multiple times in the draft. Michael Jordan fell to their lap in the 1984 NBA draft, they were given the No. 1 pick to draft Derrick Rose, and many more. However, when a coin flip determines the Bulls’ draft odds, the result has been quite […]

For the first time since 1979, the Buss family will no longer own the Los Angeles Lakers, with Mark Walter purchasing the team at a valuation $10 billion. This move, understandably, took the sports world by storm, as it majorly shook up one of the most popular teams in one of the biggest cities in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers created ripple effects across the NBA and sports world Wednesday. The Lakers got sold for $10 billion. Jeanie Buss helped make the sale happen — which led to a response from Magic Johnson. The five-time NBA Finals champion reacted to the blockbuster move. Johnson offered his congrats via X (formerly Twitter) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have once again captured the spotlight, as franchise legend and five-time NBA champion guard Magic Johnson delivered a passionate endorsement of the team’s new majority owner, Mark Walter, following the stunning $10 billion sale by the Buss family. With the storied franchise entering a new era of leadership, fans are buzzing […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson joined ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith on Thursday’s episode of First Take. To honor the Los Angeles Lakers legend, Smith revealed his list of the top five point guards in NBA history. Johnson took the top spot, followed by Stephen Curry, Isiah Thomas, Jason Kidd, and Chris Paul. After bashing Indiana Pacers […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA world with the surprising trade for Luka Doncic before the NBA Trade Deadline, the prevailing thought was the franchise had found its superstar for the next decade. When LeBron James inevitably retires, Doncic would be the one to carry on the organization’s legacy. But that mantle comes […]

NBA superstar Magic Johnson is one of the most popular and effective players in the history of professional basketball. Johnson became a prominent U.S. superstar as college player at Michigan State when he led the Spartans to a national championship victory over Indiana State and Larry Bird. “A person who can go on the road […]

Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes the New York Knicks should aggressively pursue a trade for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant this offseason. Speaking Thursday morning on ESPN’s Get Up, Johnson outlined why Durant would be a crucial addition for a Knicks team looking to take the next step in […]

On Wednesday night, the Indiana Pacers took a major step towards their push for the 2025 NBA championship. After suffering a difficult 123-107 defeat in Game 2, the Pacers bounced back in a huge way, running away from the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 thanks to an 18-9 run in the final few minutes […]

Magic Johnson praised the Indiana Pacers for asserting dominance in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 at a packed Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Johnson praised the Indiana defense, which forced 19 turnovers, helping Indiana in their transition game. The Pacers were down 32-24 at the end of the first quarter in this […]

The New York Knicks saw their season come to a close over the weekend when they lost in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks had a good run, but they came up short with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line. Then on Tuesday, the Knicks […]

All eyes will be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton when the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night. Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers were lead by point guards to the championship round for the first time in nearly a decade. Before what fans hope is an all-time matchup, both young stars […]

Heading into the impending NBA Finals clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, fan sentiment is mixed. Some take this as a huge win in the name of parity, as both teams are based on small markets and they tend to rely on developing their own talents to succeed instead of forming […]

Tyrese Haliburton played at a high level in the Indiana Pacers’ Eastern Conference Finals series win over the New York Knicks. This resulted in NBA legend Magic Johnson having high remarks for the star guard. Throughout the six-game series, Haliburton averaged 21 points, 10.5 assists, six rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. He shot 45.5% […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson is giving his opinion on why the New York Knicks lost the Eastern Conference Finals. Johnson says that the Knicks weren’t able to get their stars going in Game 6. “The New York Knicks lost Game 6 because their two superstars Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony-Towns didn’t play well. They also […]

The New York Knicks are facing elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, and one NBA legend thinks he knows what could help. Magic Johnson took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and suggested that the Knicks should bring Josh Hart back into the starting lineup for Game 5. Johnson’s message was brief but direct. “A […]

Magic Johnson has seen enough. Down 3-1 in the series and teetering on the brink of elimination, the Knicks are staring at their most daunting challenge yet. No team has come back from a 3-1 deficit in the East Finals since 1981. And unless New York figures out its rotation woes fast, history won’t be […]

Alex Caruso is back on basketball’s biggest stage, and Magic Johnson made sure the world knew it. After the Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Magic took to social media to salute his former Laker. “Congratulations former Laker and NBA champion Alex Caruso who now […]

Magic Johnson knows championship effort when he sees it. The five-time NBA Finals winner handed the Minnesota Timberwolves a brutally honest take following the Game 5 debacle. The Oklahoma City Thunder ran the T-Wolves out of the Paycom Center, plus NBA Playoffs, with their 124-94 demolition Wednesday night. Chet Holmgren shattered a new playoff record. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night, and they are now heading to the NBA Finals. This Thunder team was dominant for most of this series, and they have been dominant for the entire postseason. Now, they are just four wins away from […]

The Indiana Pacers are on a roll. After watching Tyrese Haliburton almost deliver an all-time embarrassment with a premature Game 1 choke gesture, Rick Carlisle’s squad has been cruising, going up 2-0 against the New York Knicks at Maddison Square Garden on the way to a pair of contests back home at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They’ve […]

The majority of the players in the NBA’s 20K points club are Basketball Hall of Famers. It’s a group that’s composed of players who have cemented their legacies as some of the best in the sport. But while scoring 20,000 points is a huge feat, there are some special players who weren’t able to accomplish […]

Even NBA legend Magic Johnson couldn’t help but chime in on the spectacle, calling it “one of the best games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs” on social media. In what is already being hailed as one of the greatest games of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Indiana Pacers pulled off an unforgettable comeback to snatch […]

As the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics prepare for a high-stakes Game 6 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, NBA legend Magic Johnson has singled out six players he believes will decide the game. In a bold prediction, Johnson named OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Mikal Bridges for the Knicks, while pointing to Derrick White, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sparked buzz online after a heartfelt tribute to Kevin Durant following the announcement of his second Magic Johnson Award win. The iconic point guard, who celebrated Durant’s professionalism, personality, and work in the community, couldn’t help but throw in a playful wish that the Phoenix Suns star suited up […]

New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns revealed the Magic Johnson connection to his jersey number. The five-time All-Star is in the middle of an epic series with the Boston Celtics. The Knicks, who were heavy underdogs in the series’ first two games, pulled off two straight 20-point comebacks in TD Garden and are now […]

There’s no denying that Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is continuing to expand her off-court portfolio significantly. Reese walked the red carpet at the Met Gala, showcasing her sustained presence in the fashion industry and her participation in the Met Gala committee. Now she’s established a partnership with NBA legend Magic Johnson to promote financial […]

Nikola Jokic’s elite performances for the Denver Nuggets this postseason wowed the likes of NBA legend Magic Johnson. Jokic is coming off a historic display in Game 1 of the West Semis against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In 42 minutes of action, he finished with 42 points, 22 rebounds and six assists. He shot 15-of-29 […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of his hamstring injury, and there’s a chance that he could miss more games. Curry suffered the injury in the first half of Game 1 and was ruled out for the rest of the game. The Warriors were […]

Following the Golden State Warriors’ 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson had high praise for Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, calling him the best in the league. Johnson shared his reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, commending Kerr’s leadership and […]

When Tyrese Haliburton effectively called game with an insane 3-point shot with one second left on the clock, it got the NBA world talking. After securing a good-to-very-good win in the Pacers’ first meeting against the Cavs, breezing to a 121-111 victory thanks in no small part to a huge 36-point first quarter, Indiana took […]

The Boston Celtics kicked off their second-round series against the New York Knicks with a stunning collapse on Monday, blowing a 20-point lead and falling 108-105 in overtime after freezing up late. Longtime rival Magic Johnson didn’t mince words, saying Boston handed the game away. “As for the Boston Celtics…you live by the three, die […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson made his thoughts on the situation involving Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton’s father very clear. John Haliburton was on the court in the Pacers’ series-clinching win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5. He appeared to taunt Giannis Antetokounmpo, which upset the Bucks star. The Pacers eventually announced he won’t attend […]

The NBA on NBC provided three generations of basketball fans with timeless memories. After NBC spent $2.5 billion to acquire the NBA rights, the league will be on NBC in October.  The league scored a hard-fought win to reclaim ownership of the iconic Roundball Rock theme. The new NBA on NBC will also show player […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the most impressive teams in the first round of the NBA Playoffs as they took down the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. The Lakers were the three-seed in the Western Conference, and the Timberwolves are the three-seed. Up next for Minnesota is the Golden State Warriors, and they […]

The NBA spent most of the regular season receiving backlash from the media and fans about the product that was getting put out on the court every night. Ratings were down, and the NHL set the standard for All-Star weekend with its Four Nations Faceoff. Meanwhile, the NBA delivered another All-Star dud. It was a […]