Inside the Lakers’ staggering $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger
Khobi Price NBA Inside the Lakers’ staggering $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger By Khobi Price Published Aug. Add The California Post on Google When the agreement was made for Mark Walter to sell the majority ownership stake of the Lakers to businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger at a historic valuation of $12.5 billion, there were more questions than answers. But one thing that became apparent in the immediate aftermath of the pending sale: Iger will be the one most actively involved with the Lakers once the sale becomes official, a source told the California Post.
- ▪Khobi Price NBA Inside the Lakers’ staggering $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger By Khobi Price Published Aug.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google When the agreement was made for Mark Walter to sell the majority ownership stake of the Lakers to businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger at a historic valuation of $12.5 billion, there were
- ▪But one thing that became apparent in the immediate aftermath of the pending sale: Iger will be the one most actively involved with the Lakers once the sale becomes official, a source told the California Post.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ Former Disney CEO and Jared Kushner’s brother buying Los Angeles Lakers — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12bn — The Guardian — US
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/08/12/sports/inside-lakers-12-billioin-sale-josh-kushner-bob-iger/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:29 -0400 |
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