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Magic Johnson is going to SAVE the WNBA ... or at least the L.A. Sparks ... so says Mark Cuban who tells us if there's anyone who bring the team back from financial ruin, it's their new celebrity owner.

Shocking, considering the Sparks are BROKE ASS BROKE -- they haven't made a profit in years and were expected to lose another MILLION DOLLARS this season.

But that was before Magic and his ownership group stepped in ... and now Cuban (who knows a little something about investments) says it's the perfect move.

TMZ Sports: Do you think Magic can turn the Sparks into a success?
Cuban: "Yes yes yes. I love it. It will be great. Plus with his Dodgers ownership he will have a promotional platform."

Fun Fact -- the Sparks actually led the league in attendance over the past two seasons.

Magic Johnson's son EJ is BLOWING UP as a reality star on "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" ... and the NBA legend tells TMZ Sports he couldn't be PROUDER!!!

In fact, Magic says he thinks the shameless E! reality show will springboard EJ into a TV superstar -- and predicts it won't be long before the kid has his own show.

Magic really couldn't be a more supportive parent -- especially after the way he had EJ's back when his son revealed he's gay.

There's more .. Magic also talks about recently buying the L.A. Sparks and also takes another shot at the Lakers. Check out the clip.

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw just pled GUILTY in that crazy attack on her ex-GF -- where she FIRED A GUN inside the woman's car -- but she won't spend a single day behind bars.

TMZ broke the story ... Holdsclaw -- one of the WNBA's all-time greats -- was arrested in Atlanta last year. Cops say the 35-year-old trailed Jennifer Lacy's car in November, then attacked it with a baseball bat and fired a gun into the backseat while Lacy was inside the vehicle.

Earlier today, Holdsclaw pled guilty to 2 counts of aggravated assault, 4 counts of criminal damage, and 1 count of illegal firearm possession.

But despite the fact she FIRED A GUN ... Holdsclaw wasn't sentenced to any jail time ... instead, she got 3 years’ probation, a $3, 000 fine ... and is not allowed to possess a gun for the next 3 years.

She's also been ordered to stay away from Lacy and complete anger management ... along with 120 hours of community service.

Ex-WNBA star Carolyn Moos says her ex-fiance Jason Collins burned 8 fertile years off her womb's life -- and now she's planning to freeze her eggs before her biological clock stops ticking.

Moos previously said she had a life plan to have kids with Collins during their time together -- and after she learned he was gay, she felt the NBA player shattered her dreams.

34-year-old Moos says she still wants to have children -- but she's concerned she might not meet Mr. Right until she's too old to conceive ... so she's taken steps to have her eggs frozen later this month in case she wants to undergo in vitro fertilization sometime down the line.

"So many women think about this as a plan or option ... but few have had 8 years taken away from them like I did."

Moos says the procedure will cost around $10,000 -- but she's hoping to get some financial backing from any production company looking to capture the journey for a documentary.

Before Brittney Griner signed her fat new contract as the #1 overall pick in the 2013 WNBA draft ... she had to make a promise to her team -- I'LL TONE DOWN MY SKATEBOARDING HABIT.

"I agreed with the Mercury that I would only ride in a controlled environment," Griner tells TMZ ... "No tricks or hill bombing."

Besides being the most dominant female basketball player to come out of college in years, Griner is an avid skater ... who's been riding since she was a little kid.

"I know what is at stake, so I'll just be cruising. I'll get my adrenaline rush on the court."

Griner -- who's 6'8" and DUNKS -- caused a major uproar during her college career at Baylor when she broke her wrist while riding in a parking structure.

"Before that, I had never been injured," Griner said ... explaining, "[I was] going too fast."

"Once my basketball career is over though, I will be building a skate ramp in my yard, that's for sure."

The woman who was once engaged to NBA star Jason Collins tells TMZ, she had NO CLUE he was gay at the time of their relationship ... in fact, she only found out last weekend ... and she was floored.

Carolyn Moos (who played a few seasons in the WNBA) dated Collins for seven years and was engaged to him until they broke up in 2009 ... after Collins pulled the plug on their wedding.

Carolyn tells TMZ, she never once suspected he was gay, so the news is shocking. She says Collins eventually revealed everything last weekend -- just days before his big announcement -- and said that his homosexuality was the real reason he ended things with her.

At the time of their breakup, Carolyn says Jason gave a bunch of BS reasons for calling it quits ... and she could never understand what went wrong, until now.

Carolyn -- who's back on the hunt for Mr. Right -- tells us, "It's very emotional for me as a woman to have invested 8 years in my dream to have a husband, soul mate, and best friend in him. So this is all hard to understand."

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw insists she's no violent gun-slinging psychotic ex-girlfriend ... pleading not guilty to aggravated assault after allegedly firing a gun inside her ex-GF's car.

Holdsclaw entered the plea in Atlanta this morning -- also pleading not guilty to criminal damage in the first degree, criminal damage in the second degree, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Holdsclaw -- who's currently free on bond -- was charged with the laundry list of crimes last month.

We broke the story ... Holdsclaw -- considered one of the greatest players in WNBA history -- was arrested in Atlanta last year for a violent encounter with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lacy.

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw has finally been hit with criminal charges for allegedly FIRING A GUN at her ex-GF's car last year ... and if convicted, she could spend 65 YEARS in prison.

We broke the story ... Holdsclaw -- considered one of the greatest players in WNBA history -- was arrested in Atlanta last year for a violent encounter with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lacy.

According to the police report, 35-year-old Holdsclaw attacked Lacy's car with a baseball bat and then fired a gun inside the vehicle while Lacy sat in the driver's seat.

Now, Holdsclaw has officially been charged with 6 crimes -- including 2 counts of aggravated assault, 1 count of criminal damage in the first degree, 2 counts of criminal damage in the second degree, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

If convicted on all counts, Holdsclaw faces up to 65 years in state prison.

As for what provoked the alleged attack, sources close to Lacy tell us she believes Chamique was simply pissed that the two had broken up.

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw is in a heap of trouble after allegedly trying to blow up the car of her ex-GF, WNBA player Jennifer Lacy, and firing a shot inside her car. So we gotta ask ...

Chamique Holdsclaw is facing serious charges following her assault arrest this week, but she has at least one person in her corner ... reality TV star and marginal NBA player Lamar Odom.

Odom was out at Katsuya following the Clippers blowout victory over the Chicago Bulls last night, when he surprised our photog by saying he actually went to high school with the WNBA legend and offered up support for his old friend.

Holdsclaw is out after posting $100,000 bond. She is facing two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of damaging property and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

WNBA superstar Chamique Holdsclaw threw a brick through the window of her ex-GF's Range Rover .... then poured gas all over her car -- presumably to set it on fire -- this according to the 911 call placed moments after the alleged attack.

The call was placed by the friend of then ex in question -- another WNBA player named Jennifer Lacy. The caller describes Holdsclaw as "mentally unstable."

According to the caller -- who sounds frantic and scared on the phone -- Chamique "tried to destroy" her ex's car ... then fled the scene.

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw has been released from jail with a shiny new piece of jewelry -- an ankle monitor ... TMZ has learned.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office tells us ... Holdsclaw was released on $100k bond ... and ordered NOT to contact Jennifer Lacy ... after allegedly bashing the crap out of Lacy's car and firing a gun in the process.

According to the cops, Holdsclaw is now facing 2 counts of aggravated assault, 2 counts of damaging property and 1 count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Holdsclaw is scheduled to be back in court on Nov. 30.

As we previously reported, Holdsclaw -- one of the greatest female basketball players of all time -- was arrested in Georgia yesterday after allegedly following her ex-GF's car ... and smashing the holy hell out of it.

WNBA star Jennifer Lacy believes her ex-GF Chamique Holdsclaw bashed in her car -- and fired a gun -- because she was upset Jennifer broke up with her last year ... this according to sources connected to the situation.

We're told ... Jennifer and Chamique dated for roughly 4 years ... and broke up sometime last year. Jennifer is NOT dating anyone else.

Our sources say Jennifer is the one who decided to end the relationship ... and apparently, the split didn't sit well with Holdsclaw.

After the attack, we’re told Chamique desperately tried to contact Jennifer, but Lacy -- still afraid for her life -- did not respond.

As TMZ first reported, Holdsclaw was arrested last night -- after turning herself in to Atlanta police.

We're told Jennifer is upset and embarrassed by the situation -- but as one source puts it, "She really hopes that Chamique gets the help she needs."

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw has been arrested after allegedly chasing down her ex-girlfriend's car, smashing it with a baseball bat, and firing a gun inside the window -- TMZ has learned.

According to law enforcement, Holdsclaw turned herself in to Atlanta police this afternoon and was arrested and booked for aggravated assault, and criminal damage to property. She's being held on $10,000 bail.

As we reported, an arrest warrant was issued for Holdsclaw after the alleged altercation with her ex Jennifer Lacy -- also a WNBA player -- on November 13th.

Lacy told cops Holdsclaw had followed her after she finished a workout Tuesday afternoon -- and when Holdsclaw finally caught up with Lacy, she attacked Lacy's car with a baseball bat. Lacy told police Holdsclaw then reached inside her car with a loaded gun and fired before fleeing the scene.

Police released photos of Lacy's smashed and shot up Range Rover -- showing shards of glass and a bullet shell on the backseat.

WNBA legend Chamique Holdsclaw -- one of the greatest female basketball players of all time -- is a wanted woman in Georgia ... after allegedly FIRING A GUN during an explosive altercation with her ex-girlfriend.

According to the Atlanta Police Dept., a warrant has been issued for Holdsclaw's arrest over an incident that occurred just after noon on November 13.

Holdsclaw's ex-GF Jennifer Lacy -- who's also a WNBA player -- told police ... the drama began when she noticed Holdsclaw following her after she finished a workout at a local church.

According to the police report, obtained by TMZ, Lacy felt scared ... and called a friend who agreed to meet her at a nearby location.

Once Lacy arrived, she claims Holdsclaw got out of her car ... and approached Lacy's car while carrying a baseball bat.

Lacy told cops ... Holdsclaw began bashing in her car windows ... before pulling out a pistol, sticking the gun INSIDE THE CAR and firing a shot ... while Lacy was still in the vehicle.

After firing the shot, Holdsclaw allegedly fled the scene. When cops arrived, officers say they recovered a 9mm shell casing.

With the NBA lockout in full swing, Lil Wayne settled for the next best alternative last Friday -- standing courtside at the WNBA finals ... all while sporting the manliest accessory on the planet.