Record-Breaking $12.5 Billion Sale of Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger for a historic price of twelve point five billion dollars. ESPN first reported the stunning transaction on Wednesday, marking the second time the iconic National Basketball Association franchise has changed hands within fourteen months. Mark Walter, who acquired a controlling stake from the Buss family last year at a ten billion dollar valuation, agreed to flip the team for a major profit. Kushner and Iger originally pursued an expansion franchise in Las Vegas before pivoting toward the Lakers. The massive deal shatters previous valuations for professional sports properties across North America. The proposed acquisition still requires formal approval from the NBA Board of Governors during their upcoming meeting in New York. Neither party has disclosed specific financial terms of the agreement. Meanwhile, fans and analysts continue evaluating the unexpected ownership shift today.
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ESPN broke the exclusive news report on August 12, 2026. https://www.tsn.ca/nba/article/report-josh-kushner-bob-iger-to-buy-lakers-for-12b-n1-49590362/
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