BOB IGER AND JOSH KUSHNER IN $12.5BN DEAL FOR LAKERS BASKETBALL FRANCHISE
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| International homepage | BOB IGER AND JOSH KUSHNER IN $12.5BN DEAL FOR LAKERS BASKETBALL FRANCHISE | 59 mins ago |
| BBC Sport | LA LAKERS TO BE SOLD IN RECORD $12.5BN DEAL | 1 hr ago |
| Sport | The Guardian | JOSH KUSHNER AND BOB IGER REPORTEDLY BUYING LOS ANGELES LAKERS FOR $12.5BN | 2 hrs ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
According to the International homepage, Disney executive Bob Iger and former NBA executive Josh Kushner have agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion. The deal, announced today, will make the franchise one of the most valuable in the NBA and the largest single‑transaction sale in U.S. sports history.
The sale follows Mark Walter of Guggenheim, who had owned the team for only a year, relinquishing control amid a U.S. inquiry into his insurance conglomerate. The transaction was reported by The Guardian, BBC Sport and ESPN as a record‑setting deal, with all outlets noting the $12.5 billion price tag. Although the sources did not provide a quote, they confirmed that the Lakers will be transferred to the Iger‑Kushner partnership under the terms disclosed by the parties involved.
The Lakers are one of the NBA’s most storied franchises, and this transfer marks the first time the team has changed hands for more than $10 billion. The move also signals a shift in the league’s ownership landscape as two high‑profile executives take control of the franchise.
- Bob Iger and Josh Kushner to acquire the Lakers for $12.5 billion, a record‑setting sale.
- Mark Walter sold the team after one year of ownership amid a U.S. inquiry into his insurance empire.
- Multiple reputable outlets, including The Guardian, BBC Sport and ESPN, confirm the transaction and its value.
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Sport | The Guardian • 2 hrs ago • SPORT - LA LAKERS TO BE SOLD IN RECORD $12.5BN DEAL
BBC Sport • 1 hr ago • SPORT - SOURCES: KUSHNER, IGER TO BUY LAKERS FOR $12.5B
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