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The Dallas Mavericks are moving on to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three years. And while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving deserve immense credit for leading the Mavs back to the WCF, a lot of deserved praise is being thrown on the team’s rookie center, Dereck Lively II. Lively, who was […]

The Dallas Mavericks took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six on Saturday night, and they are now headed to the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder were the one seed in the West, but they are now done before the conference finals. Game six was a thriller as the Thunder had a big lead […]

Jalen Brunson has had an incredible postseason stretch, and considering his diminutive stature, his performances throughout these NBA Playoffs have earned him high praise from many, including but unsurprisingly, gigantic New York Knicks fan Stephen A. Smith. Smith, who has long been outspoken about his Knicks fandom and likely should not be considered an unbiased […]

The Indiana Pacers forced a Game 7 with their win over the New York Knicks on Friday, and it sent the internet buzzing. Among those who reacted to the team’s Game 6 victory was Magic Johnson, and he specifically stated that he was impressed with Indiana’s defense. “I was really impressed with (the) Pacers’ defense […]

The New York Knicks are currently down four of their most trusted rotation players; OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson sustained lower-body injuries during their second-round series against the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA playoffs, forcing them to join Julius Randle and Bojan Bogdanovic, both of whom suffered season-ending injuries earlier on. Thus, a few […]

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama can block shots like Rudy Gobert but shoot like Kevin Durant. He’s going to change the game for sure. Too much? Too soon? Tell that to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic. We’re closing in on a year since ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski called the now-Spurs superstar “maybe the greatest prospect […]

Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets series may be underway, but it seems like Magic Johnson hasn’t gotten over the opening clash yet. Posting on X (Twitter) hours ago, Johnson raved about Anthony Edwards’ 43-point outing this past Saturday. “If you missed the Timberwolves’ victory over the Nuggets, you missed Anthony Edwards’ exciting and […]

Every decade since 1993, the NBA Playoffs is graced with a matchup between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. It is absolute cinema every time. Legends like Patrick Ewing, Reggie Miller, Rik Smits, Detlef Schrempf, Mark Jackson, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George had to go through this chapter to cement their legacies within their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers 2023-24 campaign came to a pretty disappointing end, as they once again were eliminated from the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, as they ended up losing their first-round series in five games. And right after their season came to an end, franchise legend Magic Johnson made it clear that he believed […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2023-24 season officially came to a brutal ends with a 108-106 road loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of their first round series, officially concluding what had been a back and forth affair that consistently saw the Nuggets take over close games down […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were so close yet so far from beating the Denver Nuggets for the second consecutive year, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Co. completed a ‘gentleman’s’ sweep Monday with a 108-106 victory capped off by another Murray game-winning shot. After the game, Lakers legend Magic Johnson gave his thoughts on the […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is never one to shy away from speaking his mind on social media when it comes to the Association. He’s often opinionated on his beloved Los Angeles Lakers, but on Sunday night, he couldn’t help but praise New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson. The former Villanova standout went off for […]

A new chapter of Washington Commanders football is set to take place. During Thursday’s NFL Draft, LSU star Jayden Daniels was selected by the Commanders as the second overall pick. This prompted a variety of excited reactions, one of which came from NBA legend Magic Johnson. A co-owner of the Commanders franchise, Johnson immediately put […]

On Monday evening, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their tenth (!) straight loss to the Denver Nuggets and went down 0-2 in their current first round playoff series vs the reigning NBA champions by blowing a 20-point second half lead and ultimately falling victim to a fallaway jump shot from Jamal Murray […]

The New York Knicks were “down bad” as the kids say nowadays. The team found itself down five with 45 seconds left against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday night, until center Isaiah Hartenstein made a crucial offensive rebound and block that completely changed the complexion of the contest. Hartenstein’s heroics even inspired an enthusiastic tweet from […]

Hope is not yet lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA Playoffs take seven games to win a series and they have proven that they are capable of bouncing back throughout the regular season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis poured their hearts out to keep the team afloat against the Denver Nuggets but Nikola […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough test in the NBA Playoffs as they battle the Denver Nuggets in the first round. They are heavy underdogs in the series, and for good reason. After all, Nikola Jokic and Co. swept them in last year’s West Finals meeting. For LA legend Magic Johnson, however, the […]

The Los Angeles Sparks made huge strides in this year’s WNBA Draft on Monday, selecting Stanford women’s basketball star Cameron Brink and Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson with the second and fourth overall picks, respectively. The selections were part of a pivotal draft night for the Sparks setting the stage for what many hope will be a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on the road tonight as part of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. The Lakers are the seventh seed and the Pelicans the eighth seed, with the winner getting the defending champion Denver Nuggets in the second round. With the Nuggets set to become […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic has enjoyed a tremendous season, yet he still is not the favorite to win the MVP award. Dallas Mavericks fans want Doncic to win the MVP and Doncic’s teammates recently wore shirts to support his MVP case. Doncic, however, has placed his focus on winning and helping his teammates improve on […]

South Carolina’s road to the 2024 NCAA Tournament national championship was not a cakewalk. Coach Dawn Staley was trying to go undefeated in a season. The hurdles in the Gamecocks’ way? Well, they were heavy hitters. Indiana gave them a scare then Oregon State did not let up despite a huge deficit. NC State was […]

Friday’s Final Four clashes have finally determined the last two teams in the women’s March Madness tournament. On one side, there’s Caitlin Clark and Iowa women’s basketball. Coming off a closely-fought victory over UConn in the Final Four, Clark looks to culminate her collegiate career with a National Championship. On the other hand, there’s Kamilla […]

Michael Cooper never made an All-Star game with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he was as critical to those Showtime teams as anyone not named Magic Johnson or James Worthy. He played several different positions and roles in 12 seasons with L.A., and he was one of the greatest defenders ever, not to mention an […]

Whether you want to believe it or not, Caitlin Clark is quickly becoming the face of women’s basketball and she hasn’t even played a single minute in the WNBA yet. The Iowa superstar was on another level this season, breaking Pete Maravich’s NCAA scoring record. By no surprise, she’s continued that brilliance in March Madness, […]

It’s not exactly a secret that professional athletes make a lot of money. It’s common to see these guys earn hundreds of millions of dollars throughout their careers, but only a select few ever make enough money to become a billionaire. Well, one guy managed to recently achieve that feat in former Los Angeles Lakers […]

On Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that both Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups will be elected into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, with the two highlighting the 2024 class of inductees. The two are well-deserving of the honor — and Magic Johnson certainly agrees. Posting on his official Twitter (X) account, […]

The 2024 iteration of March Madness has truly lived up to its name. After numerous battles, the women’s Final Four is set. One side of the bracket finds Iowa’s Caitlin Clark taking on Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team. The clash will be one to remember, and NBA legend Magic Johnson released an […]

Most NBA stars start and end their basketball careers in the league. However, in certain situations, there have been more and more NBA stars that have found themselves suiting up overseas. While some NBA players use the overseas league as a launchpad into the NBA, others have played professionally overseas to prolong their basketball careers. […]

The NBA 2K24 MyTEAM Bracket Busters Event offers players a chance to earn highly rated player items, including a 100 OVR Magic Johnson. Furthermore, this brand new collection comes with various high rated Dark Matter and Galaxy Opal Cards. Therefore, we’ll show you everything you need to know about the event to bolster your MyTEAM […]

High-profile Lakers fan Magic Johnson fired off a series of enthusiastic tweets Tuesday night regarding the team’s double-overtime victory over Milwaukee. The NBA legend was impressed by Los Angeles’ free-throw shooting, as well as the dynamic performances of Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. Johnson is buying into the team’s recent hot streak, despite their inconsistent […]

Considering how Magic Johnson raved over Kyrie Irving’s left-handed game-winner on Sunday, he might end up showering heaps of praise once again if he saw what happened during the Dallas Mavericks’ 113-107 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Early into the game, Luka Doncic threw a lob from 3/4 of the court to a streaking […]

The Dallas Mavericks won a close one on Sunday. Due to a game-winning buzzer-beater by Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks edged out the Denver Nuggets, 107-105. Interestingly, Irving’s shot wasn’t the usual type of game-winner one would expect from him. It was no jump shot, nor was it a layup either. Instead, Uncle Drew downed the […]

On Friday morning, the NFL world received a jolt to the senses when it was revealed that Los Angeles Rams future Hall of Fame defensive tackle would be retiring from the sport, effective immediately. Over the course of his career, Donald has established himself as who some would argue to be the greatest defensive player […]

The South Carolina women’s basketball is headed to the championship game of the 2024 SEC tournament, thanks in large part to the miracle 3-pointer that Gamecocks senior center Kamilla Cardoso banked in at the buzzer during Saturday’s 74-73 win over the Tennessee Volunteers. Cardoso’s shot has fans still buzzing, with even Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

In what looked like a possible preview of this year’s NBA finals, the Denver Nuggets defended their homecourt against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Led by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double of 32 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, the defending champions carved out a 115-109 win against the Eastern Conference’s leading team. Jokic recorded his […]

Prior to this past weekend, Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark was already the biggest name in the country in terms of college basketball. But after surpassing ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich for the NCAA’s all-time scoring record, she’s been getting praise from all different spectrums. One of the latest big names to congratulate Clark is Los […]

On Saturday night, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James became the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 career points, and the reactions are pouring in. Lakers legend Magic Johnson weighed in, sharing a touching message to James on social media: Congratulations to LeBron James for being the first and only player in NBA […]

The Lakers pulled off one of their most dramatic wins in recent memory, as they stunned the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night, 116-112. And of course, LA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson had something to say about the victory — and LeBron James’ incredible performance. “LeBron James put the Lakers on his […]

Magic Johnson was a part of several iconic NBA moments during his legendary tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. One of the most memorable playoff series of Johnson’s time with the Lakers occurred during the 1986 Western Conference Finals against Robert Reid and the Houston Rockets, which the Rockets shockingly won thanks in no small […]