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On YouTubeNBA News / Lakers Nation / May 16
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Starts At Center Vs. 76ers In Game 6 Of 1980 NBA Finals
After going back and forth through the first four games of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won pivotal Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
New York Knicks News / Hardwood Heroics / May 16
Magic Johnson Gives Josh Hart New Nickname After Big Game 5 For New York Knicks
Josh Hart has been a revelation in the playoffs after everything he has done for the New York Knicks. As a result, he received a new nickname from one of the best guys to ever play in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson.
Magic Johnson News / ClutchPoints / May 15
Magic Johnson sounds off on 2 coaches that have stood out in NBA playoffs
The second round of the ongoing NBA Playoffs have exhibited some of the best basketball this season, with back-and-forth battles across the four pairings making for intriguing finishes.
NBA News / Field Level Media / 16 hours ago
Stephen Curry wins 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the winner of the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced Wednesday.
NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 15
Magic Johnson gets 100% real on Knicks ‘unsung hero’ in Game 5 win vs. Pacers
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 14
Magic Johnson weighs in on Lakers' head-coaching search
Johnson has typically been very forthright with his opinions on the Lakers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
The NBA's global reach has brought in its best players
With Nikola Jokic being named NBA MVP this week, that runs the streak to six straight MVP awards being won by an international player.
NBA News / Fastbreak on FanNation / May 7
Magic Johnson's Viral Post About Jalen Brunson After Pacers-Knicks Game 1
On Monday evening, the New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers by a score of 121-117 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden.
Miami Heat News / Hardwood Heroics / May 7
Miami Heat: Pat Riley Challenges Bam Adebayo to Take Magic Johnson Route to Improve His Game Ahead of the 2024-25 Season
Pat Riley held his exit interview on Monday to talk about the current state of the Miami Heat, and one of the main topics he covered was the upcoming extension talks with Bam Adebayo.
NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 6
Magic Johnson’s hyped reaction to Timberwolves’ Game 1 dominance vs. Nuggets
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.
NBA News / ClutchPoints / May 6
What Magic Johnson ‘loves’ about epic Knicks-Pacers playoff match-up
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 franchises.
Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / May 5
Orlando Magic: Paolo Banchero Reaches Magic Johnson Territory in Crushing Game 7 Loss to Cleveland Cavaliers
Paolo Banchero left it all on the floor for the Orlando Magic in Sunday’s Game 7 showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, not even a heroic effort from the reigning Rookie of the Year was enough to lift the Magic over a determined Cavs side.
Magic Johnson News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Michael Jordan, Who Scored 39 Points In Game 1 Of ’92 Finals, Told Magic Johnson The Night Before He Would Destroy Clyde Drexler: ‘You Know What’s Gonna Happen Tomorrow, I’m Gonna Give It To This Dude’
Michael Jordan told Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson the night before Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail
NBA News / FirstSportz / May 4
Charles Barkley reveals hilarious story of ‘high-fiving’ teammates after learning Magic Johnson’s spectacular contract
Charles Barkley and Shannon Sharpe teamed up together on an episode of Sharpe’s podcast, “Club Shay Shay,” where they talked about the current salary trend of NBA players and where it would likely be in the next five years.
San Antonio Spurs News / Fadeaway World / May 3
Stephen A. Smith has wild reaction to Magic Johnson's prediction about Spurs, Victor Wembanyama
Johnson took to X to share some problems for the Lakers moving forward, with one being Victor Wembanyama and his San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 2
Magic Johnson Apologizes For Load Management Tweet
It is undeniable that Magic Johnson is not only one of the greatest Los Angeles Lakers players ever, but also the greatest point guard of all-time. Johnson on social media, however, has become something of a meme within the basketball world.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / May 2
Magic Johnson Apologizes To Lakers Nation After His 'Load Management' Comment
Magic Johnson's recent apology to Lakers Nation highlights the complexity of analyzing a team's performance, especially when it involves a franchise legend
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 2
Magic Johnson apologizes after making accusation about Lakers
The Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in five games during their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / May 1
Magic Johnson Shares Honest Thoughts on Los Angeles Lakers’ Huge Problems After Disappointing Playoff Exit vs Nuggets
The Los Angeles Lakers will always be one of the most popular NBA teams due to the stars that have played and won for the Purple and Gold. The legacy they have built over the past fifty years isn’t something that can easily be overwritten by whichever team is lording over the league.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 1
Magic Johnson Reveals Future Lakers' Problems And Explains Why They Lost Against Nuggets
In a series of tweets, Magic Johnson candidly addressed the future challenges facing the Los Angeles Lakers and pinpointed the reasons behind their recent playoff exit against the Denver Nuggets.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / May 1
Magic Johnson: 22-win team will 'definitely' be in playoffs next season
The Los Angeles Lakers legend made a bold prediction.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30
Magic Johnson Drops Truth Bomb on Los Angeles Lakers’ Playoff Loss To Denver Nuggets
Magic Johnson couldn’t hide his pain for the Los Angeles Lakers after they lost their playoff series to the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 on Monday. The Lakers were so close to beating the Nuggets once again, but a Jamal Murray game-winner gave Denver the win to close out the series.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16
Magic Johnson responds to ‘ridiculous’ suggestion about Lakers
Magic Johnson is not ducking any smoke. The retired Lakers great spoke out on X this week with the team about to face the Pelicans in the play-in tournament on Tuesday.
Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / March 18
Magic Johnson puts West 'on notice' about dark-horse contender
This team's recent surge has propelled two analysts to call them "the scariest team" out West, and now a Hall of Famer agrees.
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