This team's recent surge has propelled two analysts to call them "the scariest team" out West, and now a Hall of Famer agrees.
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.
NBA legend Magic Johnson has seen enough from the Dallas Mavericks to be convinced that Luka Doncic and Co. are dangerous playoff contenders. The Los Angeles Lakers icon said as much on Sunday after witnessing the Mavericks take down the Denver Nuggets at the buzzer.
Chris Johnson, the expert skills trainer who works out LeBron James, says that Atlanta Hawks third-year forward Jalen Johnson “is the next superstar in the making” (per Yahoo Sports insider Jake Fischer).
Magic Johnson's recent tweet reminisces about his time playing in Sweden and sheds light on the circumstances surrounding his involvement with Borås Basket, renamed Magic M7 Borås in his honor.
Ankle-sprain-ridden Cam Johnson could make his return at some point during the Brooklyn Nets' road trip continuation. Cam, who sustained a right ankle injury last week against the Philadelphia 76ers, has missed the team's past three games on the road.
The Los Angeles Lakers have had many transcending athletes don their jersey throughout their illustrious history. These Hall-of-Famers, including the likes of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, contributed heavily both on and off the court, setting the stage for 10 championships over the last 38 years.
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.
Widely regarded as the greatest point guard of all-time, Magic Johnson was the prime example of maximizing the potential of his teammates around him. The floor general of the ‘Showtime’ era, Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships by distributing the basketball in an offense that was ahead of its time.
In the 21st season of his NBA career, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to reach milestones that no one else has. The latest was reaching 40,000 career points when James made a layup in the second quarter of Saturday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continued a record-setting career by becoming the first player in NBA history to score 40,000 points. He hit the mark on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena against the Denver Nuggets, and former NBA great Magic Johnson was among those in attendance.
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.
Michael Jordan was put on the path of being the greatest NBA player ever by the people that surrounded him. The biggest influence on his career from day one has been his mother, Deloris Jordan.
Magic Johnson built close relationships with the two greatest shooting guards of all time. Michael Jordan has been one of his close friends since their playing days and he got to mentor Kobe Bryant on the Lakers.
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.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics had legendary battles in the 1980s, but during the early part of the decade, the Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers had their own serious rivalry.
Lance Stephenson recently shared his list of the top five greatest players of all time. In a candid reflection, Stephenson acknowledged the difficulty of such a task while offering his unique perspective on basketball's elite.
The basketball world is mourning the loss of former Houston Rockets forward Robert Reid. According to the Houston Chronicle, Reid died at his home on Monday following a battle with cancer.
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
With another supernova performance on Saturday, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton joined Magic Johnson and John Stockton as the only players to achieve two straight 20-point, 20-assist games.
D'Angelo Russell is in his second spell with the Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. originally drafted the shifty guard with second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Most people were stunned when the Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLDS, but Magic Johnson knows exactly where things went wrong for his team.
The 2-3 Commanders better pick it up; otherwise, they risk continuing to receive the online wrath of Johnson.
The Bucks have created one of the best duos in the NBA. On Wednesday, the Bucks acquired Damian Lillard in a three-team deal. The Bucks now have some elite talent at the top end of their roster. However, Milwaukee's depth appears to be rather thin.
Magic Johnson is not happy with Team USA for losing at the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines on Friday.
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