This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Byron Scott Lead L.A. Past Jazz In Game 7 Of 2nd Round Playoff Series
In 1988 the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back to the NBA Finals and defend their championship. L.A. dominated...
Lakers News: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Admired Magic Johnson Growing Up
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has the power to completely change the landscape of the NBA this summer as he is reportedly open to leaving the only franchise he's ever played for. The Bucks have largely struggled since capturing the…
Lakers News: Magic Johnson Congratulates Knicks & Celebrates Celtics’ Elimination
Magic Johnson may no longer be involved with the Los Angeles Lakers on the basketball side, but he's been keeping tabs on the 2025 NBA Playoffs that have delivered some of the best postseason games in recent memory. This year's…
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Named 1987 NBA MVP
On May 19, 1987, former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson was named MVP, winning the award for the...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Dishes Out 21 Assists In Win Over Trail Blazers In Game 1 Of 1991 Western Conference Finals
By dispatching the Golden State Warriors in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Los Angeles...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Starts At Center Vs. 76ers In Game 6 Of 1980 NBA Finals
After going back and forth through the first four games of the 1980 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers won...
Suns’ Kevin Durant Wins 2024-25 PBWA Magic Johnson Award
The Professional Basketball Writers Association named Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant as the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award. The Magic Johnson Award honors the player that not only excels on the court but is cooperative and gracious with…
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Retires From NBA
On May 14, 1996, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson announced his permanent retirement from the NBA...
Lakers News: Magic Johnson & Angel Reese Launch Financial Literacy Program
Magic Johnson carved out one of the most legendary NBA careers of all-time, capturing five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 1980s while picking up several awards and accolades along the way. Johnson remains one of the most…
Magic Johnson Congratulates Timberwolves For Beating Lakers In 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Lakers were riding high entering the 2025 NBA Playoffs, securing the third seed in a loaded Western Conference after acquiring Luka Doncic at the trade deadline. However, the Lakers drew the Minnesota Timberwolves who ended the 2024-25…
