Earvin "Magic" Johnson has joined a group led by Josh Harris bidding to own the Washington Commanders, sources told ESPN on Monday, confirming reports.
Johnson, the Basketball Hall of Famer and part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was part of the Harris group when it failed to land the Denver Broncos last summer. Harris also owns the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL's New Jersey Devils.
With the owners meeting in Phoenix starting Monday, there has been increased speculation over when a deal could be announced. Even if it's announced before next week's meetings, multiple sources familiar with the process said the sale would likely not be approved until late May when the owners meet again.