Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12bn
Photograph: LM Otero/APView image in fullscreenLuka Dončić leads the Lakers on the court. It’s about time | Claire de LuneRead more“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. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss,” Kushner and Iger said in a statement.
- ▪Photograph: LM Otero/APView image in fullscreenLuka Dončić leads the Lakers on the court.
- ▪It’s about time | Claire de LuneRead more“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.
- ▪We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss,” Kushner and Iger said in a statement.
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Luka Dončić leads the Lakers on the court. Photograph: LM Otero/APView image in fullscreenLuka Dončić leads the Lakers on the court. Photograph: LM Otero/APLos Angeles LakersJosh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12bnMark Walter bought team last year for $10bnIger and Kushner aim to ‘compete at the highest level’Guardian sport and agenciesWed 12 Aug 2026 10.29 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 10.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJosh Kushner and Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12bn 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 from the Buss family in a deal that valued the club at…
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