However, just as Lakers fans were beginning to celebrate their newfound championship potential, the trade was rescinded, sending shockwaves through the basketball world. It was re

Lakers legend Magic Johnson is thrilled about L.A.'s acquisition of Luka Doncic but says the ex-Maverick can learn from LeBron James the importance of conditioning.

Lakers fans and others were surprised about the failed Mark Williams trade, including the legend himself, Magic Johnson.

Lakers great Magic Johnson was fired up after hearing the news on Sunday and he shared his feelings about the move in a number of tweets. In one, he compared the trade to when the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani in free agency.

After shocking trades that occurred during the week with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson issued a warning to the teams in the Western Conference.

The Lakers canceled the trade after the Hornets failed to meet one of the conditions outlined in the agreement. Mark Williams’ unsuccessful physical exam was a major factor in the trade’s collapse. Upon hearing the news,