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Magic Johnson blasts Lakers, admits D'Angelo Russell was traded because of Snapchat – New York Daily News
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Magic Johnson says Rob Pelinka betrayed him
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Lakers owner fires brother and GM, fills void with Magic Johnson
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Magic Johnson's current role with Lakers after ugly 2019 exit, revealed
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Magic Johnson explains his abrupt resignation from Lakers
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Shootaround (May 26) -- Lonzo Ball reportedly mulling workout with Philadelphia 76ers
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One year later: Magic Johnson's abrupt resignation as Lakers president
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I wanted to fire Luke Walton': Magic Johnson drops massive truth bomb on why he left Lakers
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Magic Johnson says he hopes Los Angeles Lakers 'lose every game' - ESPN