This is the real takeaway from the sale. The days of an NBA team as a family-run operation — especially where the team is the primary source of income, as it was for the Buss children — are gone.

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Magic Johnson was absolutely thrilled about the Lakers’ $10 billion sale to Mark Walter—and he didn’t hold back. Calling it a “perfect match,” Magic praised Walter’s commitment to winning, excellence, ...

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Walter was part of David Geffen's bid to buy the Los Angeles Clippers in 2014, when the team went for sale after former owner ...

Crucially, Memphis would pocket the best of the four picks coming from the Magic -- a 2026 first-rounder that will most likely come from the Phoenix Suns. And by including Konchar in this trade, the ...

New Orleans adds a potential stretch five to its ranks early in the second round after hitting on the Yves Missi pick in the ...

Jimmy Kimmel started the photo album for his upcoming vacation with Magic Johnson years ago. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host, who ...

Magic Johnson hails the $10B sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter, calling it a win for fans and praising Jeanie Buss for the ...

Magic Johnson is a Los Angeles Lakers icon. The NBA legend was the engine that powered 'Showtime', and the league owes a lot ...

Magic Johnson explained how a Starbucks deal ultimately proved his business prowess—and the benefits of investing in urban redevelopment.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that the team will be sold for $10 billion. Author and historian Jeff Pearlman explains what this means for the franchise and the sport of basketball.