#Magic Johnson

LEBRON JAMES HAS shown no signs of slowing down as he rapidly approaches the NBA's all-time scoring record long held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It seems like a safe bet that James, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, will become the first player to break the 40000-point barrier. He's averaging 29.1 points per game for the Los Angeles Lakers,…

The NBA Eastern Conference's two best teams will collide on Thursday, Jan. 12 as the Boston Celtics are scheduled to visit the Brooklyn Nets. Boston and Brooklyn are two of the favorites to win the 2022-23 NBA Championship, sitting at+390 (No. 1) and+800 odds (No. 3), respectively, on FanDuel Sportsbook. In other words, basketball fans won't want…

At every turn, whenever the conversation about a potential trade the Lakers might make comes up, the far too pervasive response through leaks has been that they would not make a trade that does not make them a title contender. It's fine in theory, but in practice, is highly subjective and let's those responsible for fixing this flawed roster off…

With the new year approaching, let's reflect and think about the things that made 2022 special. In sports, it's not just the amazing games and athletes that provide us daily entertainment and special moments to marvel at and celebrate. We also find exceptional storytelling in the books that will resonate far beyond their publication dates. As we…

Ever since losing the 2021 NBA championship to the Milwaukee Bucks despite holding a 2-0 series lead, the Phoenix Suns have had to deal with lots of adversity. Last season, they won a league-high 64 games and took a 2-0 series lead over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals, only to allow them to force a seventh…

Michael Redd Net Worth, Biography, wife, age, height, weight, and many more details can be checked on this page. Michael Redd is an American former professional basketball player who has a net worth of $50 million in 2022. He handmade various international titles in basketball in his name as a professional basketball player. He has played college…

Russell Westbrook is the first Los Angeles Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off the bench. Through 24 games in the second unit this season, the nine-time All-Star has recorded nine double-doubles and two triple-doubles. On Friday, in the Lakers' 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets, the 15-year veteran logged his second triple-double of…

In the Los Angeles Lakers' 122-118 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, LeBron James recorded his 516th 30-point game of his 20-year career, passing Wilt Chamberlain for second most in NBA history. Now, Bron trails only Michael Jordan (562). The four-time MVP reached this milestone in 1386 career appearances. James ended his performance…

As a yearling, he lost his left eye in a stall accident, so, they named him Un Ojo or One Eye - not the best way to launch a racing career, but he showed he wanted to run, so they let him. He won the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn at odds of 75-1 and then ran second in the Arkansas Derby. But he hurt a shoulder and they took him back to Louisiana to…

The Los Angeles Lakers started the 2022-23 season by dropping their first five games. Of course, this is their first season under head coach Darvin Ham. Last season, through their first 21 games, Los Angeles went 10-11 under Frank Vogel. Despite winning eight overtime games in the 2021-22 season, L.A. went on to finish 33-49, ranking 11th in the…

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic believes he's better on defense now than earlier in his career, and the three-time All-Star is convinced that he's improved this season. "People are not going to admit it, but I think this year I've really taken a big step," Doncic told Dallas Morning News during a team shootaround on Friday. A few NBA betting…

As the FGCU men's basketball team opens the Gulf Coast Showcase on Monday night at Hertz Arena, there's a good chance the Eagles will be facing teams that'll be in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Northern Kentucky (2-1), the co-favorite to win the Horizon League, will play FGCU at 7:30 p.m. Monday to cap first-day action. Toledo (3-0), which is averaging…

On Friday, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic beat Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson to 50 career triple-doubles by a single game. Doncic set the mark in his 278th career game, one game less than Johnson. This is the second-fastest in league history. Oscar Robinson (111) was the only NBA player who needed fewer games to amass 50…

The 2022-23 NBA season continues Thursday game slates include matchups between the Brooklyn Nets, led by Kevin Durant, vs. the Portland Trailblazers, led by Damian Lillard, and the Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Paul George. Fans can watch every game in the 2022-23 NBA season using various streaming…

In the excellent new Netflix feature documentary "The Redeem Team," current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James at one point reveals that he believes the 2008 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team was the best international basketball club in history. By extension, that would make it the best basketball team ever (All-Star teams aside,…

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the greatest franchises in sports history. The team has won 17 NBA Championships and has appeared in the NBA Finals 15 other times. Their 32 finals appearances are ten more than the Boston Celtics. The Lakers have 100s of memorable moments, some good, some bad. Here are four quick ones from the past. It won't go…

Michael Jordan goes down as one of the best winners in sports history. Achieving everything in his basketball journey, His Airness didn't leave anything. However, even before stepping foot in the NBA, Jordan was dominating the competition. Skipping on his draft night, MJ was taking tryouts for the 1984 Olympics team. And at the tender age of just…

Byron Scott, a "Showtime Lakers" member, sees no reason why their legendary team could not beat Michael Jordan's dynastic'90s Chicago Bulls squad. In a hypothetical winner-take-all match, the three-time champion believes Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will carry the Lakers to victory. On the "Off the Dribble" podcast, Scott explained why…

With Rudy Gobert back, the Jazz defense is again a force to be reckoned with. Utah still may not be able to slow down LeBron James tonight - but what about the rest of his Lakers teammates? Find out in our NBA betting preview. The Utah Jazz got right with a big win Sunday and will take that momentum to Tinsel Town, where they're road favorites…

Jazz Receive: T.J. McConnell, James Bouknight and a 2027 first-round pick from Charlotte (top-five protected) Hornets Receive: Jordan Clarkson, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield Pacers Receive: Gordon Hayward, Mason Plumlee, a 2023 first-round pick from Charlotte (via Denver), a 2025 first-round pick from Charlotte and a 2026 second-round pick from Utah…

Attending a reputable basketball clinic is the best approach for a budding basketball player to develop skills and get noticed. Camps are a great way to get spotted by coaches. If you stand out, the scouts might recruit you right then and there, giving you the chance to earn a college athletic scholarship or even a ticket to the NBA. Some camps…