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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 […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson once again voiced his excitement over the team’s moves ahead of the NBA trade deadline. In a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, Johnson reacted to the Lakers’ latest acquisition of Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, praising his skill set and potential impact. “I didn’t know […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson shared his candid thoughts on the Lakers and Golden State Warriors’ trade deadline moves, signaling that both teams have significantly improved their rosters. Johnson took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to express his confidence in the two Western Conference contenders. “With the trades the Lakers and the Warriors […]

Scoring is an important facet in the game of basketball. But it’s not the only way someone can affect the NBA and be a future Hall of Famer. In fact, hall of famers like Bill Russell and John Stockton never even scored more than 40 in one game. Today, let’s take a look at the […]

The Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade has generated strong reactions across the NBA community. Basketball legends have weighed in on the deal, which sends Doncic to the Lakers and Davis to the Mavericks. Magic Johnson, in particular, voiced his excitement over Doncic’s move to Los Angeles. In one of his tweets in X (formerly Twitter), Magic […]

You would have to go back to when Magic Johnson was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers to arguably find an NBA trade on par with the Lakers’ bombshell acquisition of Luka Doncic. Johnson came to the Lakers in 1979, just a few years after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was traded from the Milwaukee Bucks to the […]

The Los Angeles Sparks recently acquired Kelsey Plum from the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team trade. Plum, a three-time WNBA All-Star, is set to help the Sparks in 2025. On Saturday, Magic Johnson shared his reaction to the Sparks’ acquisition in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “I can’t contain how excited I am […]

Los Angeles Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson and Dodgers chairman Mark Walter are part of a private-sector group that California Governor Gavin Newsom has tapped to lead a nine-figure raise to support Los Angeles wildfire relief. Wasserman Group founder and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman is also part of the group, dubbed LA […]

Following their loss in the NFC Championship Game to the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders part-owner Magic Johnson went to social media to continue his lengthy postgame message to the team. Though his posts immediately following the loss were rooted in showing respect to the Eagles, he was more reflective in his social media posts on […]

The Washington Commanders watched a rebirth under Magic Johnson. The NBA legend and co-owner of the NFL franchise went on to help create a brand new contender that advanced to the NFC Championship game. Unfortunately, Washington’s first conference title game appearance since the 1991 season ended in lopsided fashion. Johnson witnessed the rival Philadelphia Eagles […]

Former NBA legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen seem to have grown apart since their days dominating the league together with the Chicago Bulls. Pippen has taken frequent jabs at Jordan in the media, some of which was allegedly due to his dislike of the way he was portrayed in 2020’s Last Dance documentary. Now, […]

When the fourth-quarter clock officially hit quadruple zeros, and the Detroit Lions were officially eliminated from playoff contention despite being the number one seed in the NFC, Washington Commanders fans immediately rushed to social media to see what Magic Johnson would have to say about their favorite team. … okay not really, but for fans […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have landed one of the most exciting young arms in baseball, 23-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. He’s coming over with a $6.5 million signing bonus under MLB’s international bonus pool rules, and if his track record in Japan is any indication, Dodgers fans have a lot to look forward to. During […]

The Washington Commanders have been one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the 2024 season. Washington finished the regular season with a 12-5 record and clinched a playoff berth for the first time since the 2020 season. The Commanders got a huge win on Sunday, defeating the Buccaneers 23-20 on an epic last-second […]

When the current Washington Commanders ownership group assumed control in July of 2023, the objective was simple yet extremely ambitious– change the culture of the franchise. Following Sunday’s gripping 23-20 NFC Wild Card victory versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it appears the team is well on its way to affecting said change, if it has […]

In addition to being an all-time great member of the Los Angeles Lakers, a Michigan State legend, a co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Washington Commanders, and about a dozen other ventures, Magic Johnson can add a new accolade to his incredible list of accomplishments after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe […]

All-time rankings and discussions about who the best players in NBA history are commonplace in basketball dialogue these days. In fact, we here at ClutchPoints have already ranked the greatest players in NBA history. We wanted to take the conversation a step forward and ask ChatGPT its thoughts on who the best players ever are. […]

The Washington Commanders are back in the NFL playoffs for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Under new majority owner Magic Johnson, the franchise has taken a vastly different direction. With the Commanders drafting quarterback Jayden Daniels, hiring Dan Quinn, and adding other pieces, they’ve been on top of the conference. Although the Philadelphia […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added reinforcements to their team after trading for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. In exchange, the Lakers sent D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets, a team he’s very familiar with after playing with them from 2017-2019. After the trade, Magic Johnson went on social media and was excited about the trade […]

When one heard the unassuming and friendly voice of Greg Gumbel, a sense of excitement permeated their living room. Our ears instinctively informed our brains that March Madness was imminent when the longtime CBS Sports broadcaster greeted the audience. He was not merely a conduit, though. Gumbel helped foster America’s enthusiasm for the extravaganza we […]

Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer guard Magic Johnson crushed Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum’s lifelong dream. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was Tatum’s hero growing up, wearing the same number as Bryant in the 2024 Olympics. Jayson did it as a tribute to the late legend. However, he still can’t believe Johnson and Los Angeles […]