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Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner 1 year after Mark Walter bought team

The Los Angeles Lakers have a new owner, just a year after the previous sale.

By · Published August 12, 2026  19:28 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  17:24 UTC

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 11 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 23 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 19.
  • Primary Driver: The Los Angeles Lakers have a new owner, just a year after the previous sale.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The sale is notable for its speed and the new owners' wealth. The New York Post details the net worths of Iger and Kushner following the $12.5 billion deal. The Los Angeles Times clarifies that Walter has no plans to sell the Los Angeles Dodgers, his other major sports franchise.

The sale is the most expensive in professional sports history, according to Yahoo Sports. The Lakers' star player, Luka Doncic, has now played for five different owners in his career. Sports Illustrated raises questions about the future of the team under new ownership.

The sale price of $12.5 billion sets a new record for sports franchise transactions. The Lakers' sale raises questions about the future of the franchise and the implications for the NBA.

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Who are the new owners of the Los Angeles Lakers?

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

How much was the Lakers sale worth?

$12.5 billion.

What other teams does Mark Walter own?

The Los Angeles Dodgers.

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