Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for $12 billion, ESPN reports

Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 20:03

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Josh Kushner and Bob Iger ​are purchasing the ​Los Angeles Lakers for ⁠more than $12 billion ​in a record-breaking deal, ​ESPN reported on Wednesday, citing sources with knowledge ​of the deal.

Billionaire ​Mark Walter purchased a majority ‌stake ⁠of the NBA team last year in a deal ​that valued ​the ⁠club at $10 billion, with the ​deal only having ​been ⁠approved by the board of governors ⁠in ​October.

-Reuters


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