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Magic Johnson believes the Los Angeles Lakers' trajectory is pointed up. Johnson cautioned against the dangers of placing too much of a workload on James and following the Cleveland Cavaliers' blueprint. The former star point guard and current Lakers executive spoke Thursday during an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio. Continue to Article

November 30, 2018 1:27:am EST

Magic Johnson doesn't want the Los Angeles Lakers to use LeBron James in the same way the Cleveland Cavaliers did, the Lakers president reiterated Thursday in an interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio. "We are trying to make sure that we watch his minutes but also that we don't run everything through him because now it is Cleveland all over again and we don't want that," Johnson said. Johnson has always hoped to lighten James's load with Los Angeles in comparison to the heavy lifting he did for the Cavaliers, articulating a desire to keep longevity in mind for 33-year-old James as soon as he signed the NBA star to a four-year, $154 million deal this summer. Continue to Article

November 29, 2018 9:53:pm EST

Jaylen Brown did not practice again Thursday and the Celtics have confirmed that the third-year swingman will miss his second consecutive game Friday due to a back bruise when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Al Horford will also miss the game due to rest. Smart gave Boston's starting group a jolt of energy in the confidence-inspiring win Monday night in New Orleans, logging 40 minutes as Stevens seemed to send a message to the team about prioritizing hustle and grit. Continue to Article

November 29, 2018 4:09:pm EST