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The Los Angeles Lakers were immediately linked to a Kyrie Irving move after news broke of his trade demand, and one legendary Laker is fully on board. Magic Johnson tweeted his reaction to Irving’s trade request, and he made it clear he would …
Magic Johnson is the king of Twitter, and he continued his reign of the social media service this week. Johnson on Thursday tweeted his congratulations to Deion Sanders on landing the head coach job at Colorado. Congratulations to Coach Deion Sanders …
Magic Johnson is a Los Angeles Lakers legend, but he did go through periods of his career where he was not quite as popular among Lakers fans. Those periods informed the advice he offered Russell Westbrook in a recent podcast appearance. Johnson …
Magic Johnson may soon be adding to his already vast ownership portfolio. Liz Hoffman of Semafor reports this week that the retired Los Angeles Lakers great Johnson is in talks to buy a stake in the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. Hoffman adds that …
The Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of guard Patrick Beverley has led to some having to adjust their perceptions of the newest member of the team. Beverley has spent years as an agitator, often getting on the nerves of the Lakers and their …
Magic Johnson found himself at the center of an ugly internet hoax this week, and the Hall of Famer felt the need to address it on Tuesday. A 10-year-old photo of Johnson was shared numerous times on social media this week and taken out of context. …
Magic Johnson wants to see the NBA pay tribute to Bill Russell in a big way. The retired Hall of Famer Johnson posted a tweet on Tuesday calling on the league to retire the late great Russell’s No. 6 jersey across the NBA. Commissioner Adam …
For a man who once picked Allen Iverson No. 1 overall in an all-time draft, Charles Barkley may have somehow topped himself yet again. The retired Basketball Hall of Famer Barkley went viral this week for his take on the greatest point guards of …
Magic Johnson is joining the growing chorus of people who believe that the NBA Finals MVP could be justified going to a player from the losing team. Johnson tweeted Sunday that Stephen Curry is his choice for Finals MVP regardless of whether the …
Magic Johnson was supposed to be a part of ESPN’s “NBA Countdown” for major events such as the NBA Finals. Then he wasn’t, and now he is again. Johnson revealed on Twitter he will be making an appearance on ESPN’s NBA …
ESPN announced last October that its revamped “NBA Countdown” show would feature Magic Johnson, but the Hall of Famer has not been seen alongside Stephen A. Smith and company since March. That was his only appearance, and it will be his …
Magic Johnson is not exactly known for his hard-hitting analysis, and that continued this week with his latest take on the Los Angeles Lakers. The retired Lakers great Johnson spoke in an interview with David Aldridge of The Athletic and offered a …
The NBA has announced some changes and additions to its postseason trophy lineup, and two new pieces of hardware will be handed out after the Conference Finals this year. Those trophies are named after two of the best players in league history. …
Several investment groups have been preparing bids to purchase the Denver Broncos for what will likely be a record figure, and one NBA legend has entered the fold. Magic Johnson has joined one of the bidding groups that is trying to buy the Broncos, …
Magic Johnson has never been shy about making big promises, as he once again showed Friday. Johnson was on hand for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Jackie Robinson Day ceremonies, and spoke to the crowd at Dodger Stadium. In his speech, he essentially …
Magic Johnson remains the gold standard for professional athletes turned businessmen. But even he has made decisions he would like to have back. During a promotional appearance this week for McDonald’s, the retired Los Angeles Lakers great …
