This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Lead L.A. To Sixth Straight Win In NBA Finals Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics had legendary battles in the 1980s, but during the early part of the decade...
Lon Rosen: Magic Johnson Will Be Around Lakers But Won’t Have Day-To-Day Involvement
The Los Angeles Lakers are transitioning into the storied franchise's next era of basketball both on and off the floor. Luka Doncic's arrival gives the purple and gold its next superstar to build around, but off the court the team…
This Day In Lakers History: Jeanie Buss Hires Magic Johnson, Fires Jim Buss & Mitch Kupchak
On Feb. 21, 2017, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss orchestrated a major shakeup in the team's front office...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson, James Worthy Lead Team To Sixth Straight Victory
The 1988 Los Angeles Lakers were on a mission. After head coach Pat Riley guaranteed that they would repeat as...
Lakers News: Ivica Zubac Reveals Magic Johnson Prevented Kareem Abdul-Jabbar From Mentoring Him
A trade that haunts the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans to this day was the 2019 deal sending Ivica Zubac to the L.A. Clippers for Mike Muscala. Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka were the two key decision-makers at the…
Lakers Release ‘Iconic Los Angeles’ Short Film Prior To NBA All-Star Weekend
The basketball world will soon be descending on the city of Los Angeles as the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend will be taking place in the city. While technically the L.A. Clippers are the host team, with most All-Star events taking…
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement To Win 1992 All-Star Game MVP
When it comes down to the NBA All-Star Game, one has always stood out head and shoulders above the rest as the...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Comes Out Of Retirement
The Los Angeles Lakers franchise had never been the same since Magic Johnson announced his official retirement...
This Day In Lakers History: Magic Johnson Tallies 21 Points And 19 Assists In Blowout Win Over Suns
Coming off a second NBA championship under head coach Pat Riley, the Los Angeles Lakers began the 1985-86...
This Day In Lakers History: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Picks Up Injured Magic Johnson In Win Against Celtics
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics have a rivalry that has been cultivated over decades, eventually becoming...
