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Russell Westbrook retires + Lakers sold in record-breaking deal
KOC reacts to Russell Westbrook’s retirement and the sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.
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Lead articleArticle published:Lakers fans won't like hearing this about new owner Bob Iger
For the second time in the last two years, the Los Angeles Lakers will be under new leadership after Mark Walter agreed to sell his majority ownership stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion valuation. Iger, of course, is most known for being the former CEO of Disney. He is […]
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Magic Johnson reacts to Lakers having new owners
News of the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner came as a massive surprise to the basketball world. Mark Walter had only assumed control of the Lakers less than a year ago and there was a ton of optimism about what he would do with the franchise after all […]
Publisher:Ranking The 10 Largest U.S. Pro Sports Teams Sales After Lakers Get Sold For $12.5 Billion
Mark Walter has helped the Lakers occupy the top two spots.
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Which new Lakers owner is expected to be more involved
Mark Walter has agreed to sale his majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The deal was one that was completely unexpected as Walter has been in control of the Lakers for less than a year and now the franchise will be under a completely new vision with Kushner […]
Publisher:Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers team governor - TalkBasket.net
The post Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers team governor appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
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Lakers sale could raise Las Vegas expansion price - TalkBasket.net
The post Lakers sale could raise Las Vegas expansion price appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Publisher:The Lakers have been sold for a record $12.5 billion. What happens now?
Although Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger reached an agreement to buy the Lakers, the transaction still needs to be approved. It could take months.
Publisher:Lakers fans may not like detail about Bob Iger’s past rooting interest
The Los Angeles Lakers will undergo a change of ownership for the third time in less than two years after Mark Walter sold the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-setting $12.5 billion. Walter purchased the Lakers in October after buying it from the family of Jeanie Buss for a then-record 10$ […] The post Lakers fans may not like detail about Bob Iger’s past rooting interest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Mark Walter’s incredibly short Lakers ownership raises an obvious question
Mark Walter’s run as controlling owner of the Lakers apparently will be remembered for two things: 1). It was brief; and 2.) It was incredibly profitable. Walter agreed to purchase the Lakers from the Buss family in June 2025 at a valuation of approximately $10 billion. The NBA unanimously approved the sale in October, officially […] The post Mark Walter’s incredibly short Lakers ownership raises an obvious question appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa shares Disney coincidence amid ex-CEO Bob Iger’s Lakers move
Los Angeles Lakers fans are still trying to unpack what Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's $12.5 billion purchase of the team might mean, in terms of the Lakers' future success.
Publisher:As another Lakers era begins, can new owners reclaim glory days?
lakers luka doncic mark walter bob iger josh kushnerThere was a deep exhale. Now there’s…a giant shrug? What’s to become of the Lakers? Who knows. The darlings of the NBA,...
Publisher:CEO Stan Kasten assures fans Lakers sale is ‘not really a Dodgers story’
August 12, 2026, will go down in history as the beginning of a new era for the Los Angeles Lakers. Mark Walter sold the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. Walter is also the president of the Dodgers and is faced with speculation about potentially putting them up for sale. However, […] The post CEO Stan Kasten assures fans Lakers sale is ‘not really a Dodgers story’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner took place over just 72 hours
The sale of the Lakers from Mark Walter to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner went for a record price in record time.
Publisher:6 burning questions for Lakers fans amid shocking $12.5 billion sale
lakers sale jeanie buss luka doncic bob iger josh kushnerThe Lakers’ path was certain after Mark Walter agreed to buy the Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion in June...
Publisher:Lakers Sold For Record $12 Billion. What's Really Going On?
Why Now? The post Lakers Sold For Record $12 Billion. What's Really Going On? appeared first on Ballislife.com.
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Bob Iger reveals timing, intimate details of Lakers ‘extraordinary’ purchase
For Bob Iger, his and Josh Kushner’s purchase of the majority ownership of the Lakers from Mark Walter for a historic $12.5 billion valuation was still sinking in as of late Wednesday morning.
Publisher:White House breaks silence on $12.5 billion Lakers’ sale to brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner
The White House has pushed back against online claims connecting President Donald Trump to the Los Angeles Lakers’ planned $12.5 billion sale. Billionaire owner Mark Walter announced Wednesday that Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, Disney’s former chief executive, will purchase the franchise. Walter has controlled the Lakers for fewer than 14 months, and the deal […] The post White House breaks silence on $12.5 billion Lakers’ sale to brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner appeared first...
Publisher:Jeanie Buss has 2-word verdict on Luka Dončić’s Lakers sale reaction
Jeanie Buss approved of Luka Dončić’s reaction to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner buying the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion.
Publisher:New Lakers Owner Opens Up On His “Extraordinary” Purchase And Future Plans For The Team
Bob Iger details his Lakers takeover and the plans Jeanie Buss, Luka Doncic, and JJ Redick.
Publisher:Swanson: Bob Iger could be the Imagineer to lead the Lakers back to glory
The former chief executive of Disney knows as much as anyone about successfully stewarding an iconic brand.
Publisher:Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner took place over just 72 hours
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Bob Iger, CEO, The Walt Disney Company attends The Wallis Delivers: A Benefit Evening To Support Wildfire Recovery at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on April 30, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) | Getty Images Things move quickly in the basketball world, but you’d struggle to find something happening as fast as the selling of the Lakers. Mark Walter officially became the majority owner of the Lake...
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Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale
The Lakers are changing owners again. Jeanie Buss, however, isn’t going anywhere. Incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Buss in her role as team governor following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter, Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post. The arrangement dates back to Walter’s purchase […] The post Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:As another Lakers era begins, can new owners reclaim glory days?
There was a deep exhale. Now there’s…a giant shrug? What’s to become of the Lakers? Who knows. The darlings of the NBA, who have won 17 championships, have undergone two stunning ownership changes in the last 14 months after being owned by the Buss family for 47 years. The Buss family sold the Lakers to...
Publisher:NY Post NBAArticle published:
Inside the Lakers’ staggering $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger
Iger had told The Post he and Kushner were interested in ownership stakes in the NBA’s potential expansion in Las Vegas.
Publisher:Bob Iger says new ownership will honor agreement to keep Jeanie Buss as governor
Even though the Lakers will have another new owner, the intention is for Jeanie Buss to remain governor.
Publisher:Bill Simmons' 'conspiracy' brain is 'overheating' after shocking $12.5 billion Lakers sale
On Wednesday morning, the basketball world received a surprise when it was announced that Mark Walter would be selling his majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The former CEO and billionaire’s son will now be in control of the franchise after shelling out $12.5 billion in order to […] The post Bill Simmons’ ‘conspiracy’ brain is ‘overheating’ after shocking $12.5 billion Lakers sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Bob Iger reveals Jeanie Buss’ fate after $12.5 billion franchise purchase
When billionaire Mark Walter and his ownership group initially bought the majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family, an agreement was made that Jeanie Buss would remain as team governor for the next five years before phasing out. Following the shocking sale of the Lakers to the duo of Bob Iger […] The post Bob Iger reveals Jeanie Buss’ fate after $12.5 billion franchise purchase appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Publisher:Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days
Apparently, it takes about three days to buy the Lakers. Provided, of course, you have $12.5 billion handy. Bob Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post that his purchase of the Lakers alongside Josh Kushner came together in a whirlwind three-day negotiation with Mark Walter. Interestingly, buying the Lakers wasn’t even the original plan. […] The post Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Publisher:Three big questions after shocking Lakers sale: Dodger-fication on hold? What does this mean for a Vegas team?
The Lakers were sold this week for the second time in 14 months as Bob Iger and Josh Kushner bought the team from Mark Walter
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More On Lakers' Sale Agreement
Appearing on ESPN Los Angeles this morning after breaking the story that the Lakers are being sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne (Twitter audio link) said the incoming ownership group first reached out to Mark Walter on Sunday, with the sale agreement coming together quickly after that. For what it’s worth, […]
Publisher:Hoops RumorsArticle published:
The Real Reason Why Mark Walter Sold The Lakers: Billionaire Desperately Needed Cash
Details emerge on how Mark Walter's fraud investigation led to historic Lakers sale.
Publisher:Chris Paul Linked to Lakers Role by NBA Insider After Bob Iger Buys Team at Record Valuation
Bob Iger's historic purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday could lead to a role for NBA legend Chris Paul, who retired during the 2025-26 season.
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Buying the Lakers cements Bob Iger's longtime dream of owning major sports franchises
“As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world,” Iger and Kushner said in a statement. “We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles.” The purchase marks a triumph in the sports realm ...
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Josh Kushner, Bob Iger reportedly intend to honor Mark Walter's pact that allows Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers' governor
Buss was granted the opportunity to continue in that role for at least five years after Walter agreed to purchase the franchise from her family last summer.
Publisher:Everything to know about new Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
Less than one year after purchasing the majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers, owner Mark Walter has agreed to sell the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation. The deal reportedly came together within just a few days as both Iger and Kushner were known to be involved […]
Publisher:Luka Dončić doesn’t mince words on historic $12.5 billion Lakers sale
Luka Doncic shared his excitement over the Lakers’ $12.5B sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, vowing to bring a championship to Los Angeles.
Publisher:Lakers’ sudden $12.5 billion sale comes amid Mark Walter federal investigation
Mark Walter's sudden sale of the Lakers comes as he's being looked into by federal investigators.
Publisher:What Lakers $12.5B bombshell sale means for NBA’s Las Vegas expansion team
The Los Angeles Lakers’ record-shattering sale may have revealed just how expensive the NBA’s long-awaited arrival in Las Vegas will be. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner agreed to purchase the Lakers from Mark Walter at a $12.5 billion valuation on Wednesday, less than a year after Walter acquired control...
Publisher:6 burning questions for Lakers fans amid shocking $12.5 billion sale
The Lakers’ path was certain after Mark Walter agreed to buy the Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion in June 2025. They were going to be built in the likeness of the Dodgers, who have won three World Series championships since Walter and Guggenheim Baseball Management took over ownership in 2012. But just 14...
Publisher:Bob Iger makes first comments since agreeing to buy Lakers
For the second time in as many years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a record price, this time with Bob Iger and Josh Kushner purchasing a majority stake in the franchise from Mark Walter for a $12.5 billion valuation. The sale came out of nowhere and Iger, who is the former CEO […]
Publisher:Troubling financial questions emerge after Mark Walter’s Lakers blockbuster sale
Mark Walter’s brief stewardship of the Lakers is ending beneath a cloud of federal scrutiny surrounding his sprawling financial empire. Walter agreed on Wednesday to sell the Lakers franchise to Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger in a deal valuing at $12.5 billion. The transaction arrived only 14 months after...
Publisher:Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor under new ownership group
Los Angeles, CA - February 22: Jeanie Buss during the statue unveiling for former Lakers coach Pat Riley in Star Plaza in front of Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Riley won 4 championships as Lakers head coach. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Less than a year after Mark Walter officially took majority ownership of the Lakers, the franchise is now being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob ...
Publisher:Bob Iger Speaks Out on Record Lakers Purchase, Pursuit of Vegas NBA Expansion Team
Bob Iger purchased the majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for a historic $12.5 billion on Wednesday, and the former Walt Disney Company CEO said he initially sought a different NBA venture.
Publisher:Lakers' Sale To Kusher-Iger Came Together In Three Days
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner completed their $12.5 billion purchase of majority ownership in the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter after a whirlwind three-day negotiation, Iger told the California Post. The deal emerged unexpectedly from separate expansion talks. Iger and Kushner had been pursuing ownership stakes in the NBA's potential Las Vegas expansion franchise when they learned last weekend that Walter might be open to selling his Lakers stake, which he acquired just over a year ago. "We...
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Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor Of Lakers Despite Sale To Kushner-Iger
Incoming Los Angeles Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner plan to uphold the arrangement keeping Jeanie Buss as team Governor, Iger told the California Post, following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter. The commitment traces back to Walter's original acquisition of the Lakers from the Buss family, a deal that carried a then-record $10 billion valuation. As part of that transaction, the league announced that Buss retain her role as Governor for a minimum of five...
Publisher:Bob Iger's next act: Former Disney CEO becomes Lakers co-owner
After leading Disney for years, Bob Iger is entering NBA ownership as part of the group purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers.
Publisher:Lakers fans react to blockbuster $12.5B sale: ‘Insane!’
The monster sale of the Los Angeles Lakers flabbergasted fans and onlookers on Wednesday morning.
Publisher:Lakers Rumors: Jeanie & Buss Family Maintaining Minority Stake Despite Ownership Sale
Mark Walter had only officially taken ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers less than a year ago, so it was an absolute bombshell announcement on Wednesday morning that he agreed to sell his majority stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation. One of the many questions […]
Publisher:What does Lakers' ownership sale mean for Jeanie and Buss family?
Mark Walter had only officially taken ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers less than a year ago, so it was an absolute bombshell announcement on Wednesday morning that he agreed to sell his majority stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation. One of the many questions […]
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