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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Turns Heads with Early 2026 NBA MVP Pick

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has given his early pick for NBA MVP amid a close race. The Lakers have a clear MVP candidate in five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic, who is dominating the league with his scoring and playmaking.

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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to LeBron James' Big Game for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Philadelphia 76ers on the road with a 112-108 win that kept them atop the Pacific Division at 17-6. Guard Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / December 6

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Move Away From Basketball on Saturday

Magic Johnson is widely considered one of the greatest players in NBA history. Johnson led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA titles during his time with the historic franchise.

NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 6

Magic Johnson Optimistically Nervous For Match Against Duke

With a perfect start to the season on an eight-game winning streak, Michigan State has earned high praise from big names on multiple occasions. Whether it be from the iconic Dick Vitale or the legendary Jon Gruden , it seems as though the Spartans have only earned optimism.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Magic Johnson ‘Encouraged’ By Michigan State Hiring Pat Fitzgerald As New Football Coach

As the college football season draws to a close, several programs are in the process of making changes to their coaching staffs. The Michigan State Spartans formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head coach this week, which came after the team dismissed Jonathan Smith.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

Magic Johnson’s Message to Netflix Exec Sparks Questions as Users Seek Answer on $82.7B Warner Bros Acquisition

Netflix sent shockwaves through the industry by announcing an $82.7 billion enterprise-value deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV, film, and streaming assets.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 5

Lakers Legend Magic Johnson ‘Encouraged’ With Michigan State’s Hiring Of Pat Fitzgerald

As the college football season draws to a close, several programs are in the process of making changes to their coaching staff. The Michigan State Spartans formally introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head coach on Tuesday, which came after the team dismissed Jonathan Smith.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 5

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Sends Clear Message After Lakers-Raptors

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to the win column Thursday with a 123-120 road victory over the Toronto Raptors, and they did it without star guard Luka Doncic.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 3

Magic Johnson & Other Lakers React To Death Of Elden Campbell

The entire Los Angeles Lakers family was devastated to learn of the passing of former center Elden Campbell at the age of 57 years old. The cause of death is currently unknown, but Campbell was a beloved member of the Lakers during his time with the team in the 1990s.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 3

Pat Fitzgerald Hire Earns Praise from Spartan Legend

Michigan State held its introductory press conference for new head football coach Pat Fitzgerald on Tuesday afternoon. Fitzgerald’s opening remarks earned

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The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / December 1

Gary Vitti Jokingly Says Magic Johnson Will Outlive Them All After Defying a 'Death Sentence' From 1991

Magic Johnson dropped a proper bombshell on the sporting world in 1991 when he announced his retirement from professional basketball. But it was the reason why he retired that left many stunned, and quite frankly, concerned.

NBA News / HITC / November 28

Stephen A. Smith says Magic Johnson is why the Lakers missed out on De’Aaron Fox

Analyst claims he begged Magic to draft Fox over Lonzo Ball in 2017 Magic Johnson’s run as an executive with the Los Angeles Lakers never came close to matching the success of his legendary playing career.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 28

Stephen A. Smith Details Argument With Magic Johnson Over De’Aaron Fox And Lonzo Ball

Stephen A. Smith recently appeared on the ‘Joe and Jada’ podcast and detailed the only argument he has ever had with Magic Johnson on the subject of basketball.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 26

Luka Doncic Breaks Magic Johnson Lakers Record in NBA Cup Win vs Clippers

With former two-time Defensive Player of the Year Kawhi Leonard closing in, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic calmly stepped back and hit a deep 3-point shot in the first quarter of the Lakers' NBA Cup win over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 24

Magic Johnson Announces Good News Before Thanksgiving

Magic Johnson’s legacy extends far beyond his storied career on the basketball court. Before becoming an NBA icon, he was a college superstar at Michigan State, where he led the Spartans to the 1979 national championship in one of the most-watched college basketball games ever played.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Magic Johnson Announces Good News on Saturday

Magic Johnson ended his successful NBA career after his 1991 HIV diagnosis. He attempted several comebacks but faced opposition from other players amid the stigma surrounding the disease.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Rob Pelinka Receives Magic Johnson Warning As Lakers Take Front Office Decision

The Lakers under Mark Walter’s leadership are starting to take it’s change. The latest firings of Joey and Jesse Buss marked a shift. But usually when the top brass is open to changes, it doesn’t stop at one.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 21

Former NBA Champion: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is 1 Achievement Away From Reaching Stephen Curry, Magic Johnson’s Status

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic season last year after becoming only the fourth player in NBA history to win the regular season MVP, the scoring title, the NBA championship, and the Finals MVP in the same season.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / November 20

How Much Better Would Magic Johnson Make Luka Doncic? Shea Serrano Breaks It Down

Shea Serrano stands apart as one of those rare great sports and pop culture writers who straddles the worlds of basketball, film and hip-hop with equal dexterity.

NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 18

Magic Johnson Praises MSU After Upset Win Against Kentucky

The Michigan State Spartans were able to pull off a dominant 83-66 upset win against the #12 ranked Kentucky Wildcats, in which they looked much better than when they played the Arkansas Razorbacks.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / November 17

Magic Johnson Believes Dodgers Are Good For MLB Like Showtime Lakers Were For NBA

The entire city of Los Angeles has been in celebration mode since the Dodgers won their second consecutive World Series Championship. So many around the world were locked in to an epic Game 7 and Los Angeles Lakers legend and Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson was able to add to his already impressive championship count.

Dodgers Part-Owner Magic Johnson To Serve As Grand Marshal In 137th Rose Parade

The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Earvin “Magic” Johnson will serve as the Grand Marshal of the next Rose Parade, which is set for Jan.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / November 2

Magic Johnson earns his 18th championship ring

Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s legendary status as a champion reached an unprecedented level early Saturday morning after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 to capture the 2025 World Series.

Dodgers' Miguel Rojas is this generation's Hal Smith

The 25 most unlikely World Series heroes

The 'Most 15-assist games in NBA history' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Magic Johnson got all the jokes about his obvious World Series post

Magic Johnson’s deep thoughts on X are once again getting a lot of attention, this time about the World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays won Game 4 of the World Series 6-2 on Tuesday, evening the series at 2-2 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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