Magic Johnson
American basketball player and entrepreneur (born 1959)
18 stories
27 quotes
Laker fans, you couldn’t have two better owners,
- Johnson wroteThe Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…
There could be an argument that when the Lakers re-signed Austin Reaves, that was the final straw for LeBron James because I don't think he believes in their ability, especially on the defensive end of the floor. That you can win a championship with that combination,
- Johnson saidNewsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…
People are going to talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they should because he and Nikola Jokic are the two best players in the league, but don’t sleep on how important the Heat getting Bobby Portis is,
- Johnson said on social mediaNewsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…
Btw, Josh is one of the players I drafted in the first round when I was President of the Lakers, and he's one of my favorite players because of how he impacts winning without having to score a point!"
- Johnson addedNewsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…
Congratulations to all of the @nyknicks players on winning an NBA World Championship! A special shoutout to the Knicks starting five: Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart,
- Johnson wrote on social mediaNewsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…
I hope they take the same thing that we’ve taken from our success,
- Johnson saidJapan Todayjapantoday.com/category/sports…
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Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/sports/nba…Josh Kushner doesn’t give many interviews or make public appearances often, but he’s keen on making headlines
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Lakers Kept LeBron James in the Dark on Blockbuster Luka Doncic Trade, Report Says It Changed Everything
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/lakers/trade…As part of a youth-focused rebuild, the Lakers signed forward Sandro Mamukelashvili and guards Matisse Thybulle, Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes
Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…Rumors swirl over where Lebron James will go after leaving Lakers
CNNcnn.com/2026/07…A mere 16 years after his first famed “decision” — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/07…Miami Heat Get Blunt Reality Check After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/bryantoporek…Warriors vet Draymond Green offers NBA Finals sore loser Victor Wembanyama a lesson in ethics
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/outkick/sports…Wright coached Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges at Villanova with a philosophy emphasizing teamwork over individualism
CNNcnn.com/2026/06…Victor Wembanyama Shares Revealing Admission After Losing NBA Finals
Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…As Devin Vassell reflected on what could have been for the San Antonio Spurs, reality loudly interrupted his thoughts
Japan Todayjapantoday.com/category/sports…Knicks Capture First NBA Title in 53 Years as Jalen Brunson Delivers Historic 45-Point Game 5 Performance
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/new/york…A World Cup bus was set alight and a teenager suffered a gunshot wound during chaotic scenes in Midtown Manhattan as thousands of basketball fans poured into the streets late on Saturday (June 13) to celebrate the New York Knicks' historic win in the NBA Finals
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/06…Victor Wembanyama confident in Spurs comeback despite Game 4 collapse: 'Everybody knows we're going to do it'
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/sports/victor…However, nothing might top doing the postgame show Wednesday night from center court at Madison Square Garden after the New York Knicks made the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history to beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/espn…Spurs edge Knicks 115-111 in NBA Finals
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/06…NEW YORK — Victor Wembanyama likens home-court advantage to having six players on the court against five
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/genesis/vic…Dylan Harper Shares What Spurs Must Do to Beat Knicks in NBA Finals
Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…Wembanyama keyed the comeback, but two crucial misses — including a potential game-game winner — and an inexplicable turnover with a pass into teammate Stephon Castle’s back doomed the Spurs’ rally bid
Guardiantheguardian.com/sport/2026…Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mysterious ‘reason’ remark after Thunder loss
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/sports/us…Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/bryantoporek…Thunder lose star Jalen Williams for Western Conference Finals Game 7 as hamstring injury lingers
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/sports/thunder…Wembanyama and aggressive Spurs force game seven against Thunder
Daily Tribunetribune.net.ph/2026/05…Stephen A Smith Calls Out Chet Holmgren After Thunder Lose Game 1
Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are less than 24 hours removed from an instant classic in Game 1 of their Western Conference Finals matchup, with the Spurs stealing home court advantage thanks to a 122-115 double-overtime win in OKC
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/outkick/sports…FIFA World Cup 30-day countdown begins across Bay Area
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/post/fifa…Los Angeles’ World Cup stadium awaits new grass pitch 30 days before its first match
The Independentindependent.co.uk/sport/footba…Magic Johnson faces ridicule for Los Angeles mayoral endorsement
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/sports/magic…Mavs deny JJ Redick's claim of incorrect MRI on Austin Reaves’ injury
Reutersreuters.com/sports/mavs…The Slovenian sensation, acquired by the Lakers in a blockbuster trade last offseason, went down during a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2, 2026
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/luka/doncic…Luka Doncic Matches Kobe Bryant’s Historic Feat and Revives MVP Debate
Newsweeknewsweek.com/sports/nba…Other models and expert rankings frequently include Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons in the top mix
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/video/top…Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit Midwest and Northeast on first day of 2026
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/pasaden…Rain won't stop proceedings as the Tournament of Roses forges ahead with the New Year's Day tradition Thursday — its first wet parade in two decades
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/news/us…