Kobe Bryant 's love for the Los Angeles Lakers began when he saw Magic Johnson orchestrate "Showtime" basketball to perfection. However, Johnson's career was cut short because of an HIV diagnosis, which plunged his then-13-year-old fan over 3,000 miles away into near-depression.

We’re nearing the two-month mark of the 2025 NBA season, and while we're only about a quarter of the way through with plenty of basketball left, NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson believes there’s already a clear frontrunner for league MVP.

Five-time Los Angeles Lakers champion Magic Johnson feels Austin Reaves has done just about enough to earn his first All-Star nod this season.

Basketball mourns the loss of 15-year NBA veteran Elden Campbell, who passed away at 57. A former Lakers centre and Clemson's all-time leading scorer,

After Michigan State University defeated Iowa on Tuesday night, Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sent out a message.

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.

When anyone discusses who the greatest Los Angeles Laker of all time is, the debate almost always comes down to two names: Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant. While the two never shared the court together, their friendship and bond were extremely close ...

Austin Reaves delivered a season-shifting performance, scoring 44 points and dishing out 11 assists to lead a short-handed Lakers to a 123-120 victory over the Raptors. Magic Johnson publicly backed Reaves for an All-Star spot,