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Magic Johnson blasts dysfunctional Lakers after ugly loss
Even Magic Johnson is very worried about the Lakers.
Stephen A. Smith taking ESPN power grab to next level
These days, what Stephen A. Smith wants at ESPN, Stephen A. gets.
NBA legend thinks Ben Simmons' time in Philly is over: 'Can't recover from this'
Magic Johnson believes Ben Simmons should exit Philadelphia.
Magic Johnson destroys Lakers guard: 'He failed'
One of the greatest Lakers of all-time says one of the newest Lakers doesn’t belong.
Jalen Rose talks mentorship with 'idol' Magic Johnson
I finally landed my childhood hero and idol as a guest on this week's "Renaissance Man." He changed the NBA with his dazzling "showtime" play, his megawatt smile and his...
Magic Johnson joins board of Fanatics
Basketball legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson joined the board of Fanatics, the sports licensing company said Wednesday. The former Los Angeles Laker — who led his team five times to the...
The unbelievably sad truth behind Magic Johnson's Twitter account
Magic Johnson's Twitter account just lost some magic. The Lakers legend and former team president has become a popular presence on Twitter, for better or worse, but the 60-year-old is...
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson documentary is in the works
The filmmakers were granted “unprecedented access” to the Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
Jordan's intimidation tactics didn't work on this Hall of Famer
One NBA Hall of Famer didn't wilt under Michael Jordan's verbal abuse. Some fans may forget that Robert Parish, of Boston Celtics fame, played one season with Jordan, winning a...
There is no ‘Last Dance’ without the 'Showtime' Lakers
It wasn’t until the Lakers had gathered at the airport that they learned the harsh truth: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ankle hadn’t responded to treatment. He wouldn’t be joining them on the...
Magic Johnson bids final farewell to 'angel' David Stern
Magic Johnson fought back tears Tuesday as he eulogized the man he referred to more than once as “my angel.” Johnson was one of several boldfaced NBA names — also...
Mahomes-Watson feels like this legendary sports rivalry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A few months before the 2017 draft, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney delivered a warning for quarterback-needy NFL teams. “If they pass on Deshaun Watson, they’re passing...
Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Julius Erving all hit same Bahamas vacation spot
The fantasy lineup of NBA stars were all there separately, by coincidence.
How sports changed medicine forever
Now and then, a heart-breaking injury on the field or court — or a secret drug problem — does more than stop the game clock. In his new book, “Tiger...
Differing levels of Kevin Durant's many feuds: Trolls, legends and 'bulls--t'
Without an NBA season to occupy him, Kevin Durant will have plenty of time to monitor the many hot takes aimed at him. Durant's first summer as a member of...
Magic and Cookie Johnson celebrate 60 with 3-day bash
"We danced for six straight hours and no one sat down."
Inside Magic Johnson's star-studded 60th birthday bash in St. Tropez
“The sun is setting on a yacht with rich black people — we’re free!”
Learn the backstory behind Magic Johnson's iconic nickname
Earvin “Magic” Johnson began his legendary sports career at Everett High School in Lansing, Michigan, where he was the star of his school’s basketball team. It was at Everett where...
How Magic Johnson's big mouth may have cost Lakers Kawhi Leonard
Magic Johnson may have unknowingly delivered the Lakers one last parting shot. Even after suddenly stepping down as the Lakers' president of basketball operations in April, Johnson made it public...
Magic Johnson declares Los Angeles the 'king of basketball'
He may not be in charge anymore, but Magic Johnson is excited for basketball in Los Angeles The former Lakers president took to Twitter on Saturday to declare Los Angeles...