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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
Who's the boss? Luka Doncic gets fifth owner in five years
This era of NBA basketball features plenty of player movement, with superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant changing teams multiple times over their career. Sometimes, it's the bosses who keep changing, as Luka Doncic discovered again this week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Stadium Rant / August 13
Kushner Is $7.3 Billion Short of Buying the Lakers
Josh Kushner, in one of the most expensive and unexpected moves of the decade, made a bid alongside Bob Iger to buy the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal valuing the franchise at $12.5 billion.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / August 13
Three questions that will define the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2026-27 season
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2026-27 season with unknown expectations following LeBron James’ departure. After 18 months of balancing Luka Doncic alongside LeBron James, the Lakers have now fully handed the keys to the Slovenian for the foreseeable future.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Lakers sale raises questions about Shohei Ohtani's future
One knock-on effect from the unexpected sale of the Los Angeles Lakers is what it could mean for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13
Top Lakers Games To Look Forward To In 2026-27 Season
The NBA has officially released the schedule for the 2026-27 regular season and that of course means the dates on the calendar will start getting circled for the biggest matchups of the year.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 13
5 Most Interesting Games on Lakers Schedule for 2026-27 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers’ schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season has officially been released, with superstar Luka Doncic and company now able to start circling some dates on the calendar for their most anticipated matchups.
NBA News / EasySportz / August 13
Lakers Sold in Record Breaking Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era. The franchise has agreed to be sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion, according to multiple reports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13
Luka Doncic Was Not Consulted Prior To Sale But Plans To Speak With New Owners Soon
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner greatly affects everyone within the organization, especially with how quickly everything went down.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
Did Lakers leave money on the table keeping Jeanie Buss in charge?
If the Lakers are worth $12.5B in the summer of 2026, it's hard to imagine that they weren't worth more than $10B one year ago.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13
Los Angeles Lakers 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule
The sign that the regular season is near for the Los Angeles Lakers is when the NBA releases its regular season schedule every August. As always, some of the marquee games get announce early, and it was previously revealed that the Lakers will open up the 2026-27 season against the Golden State Warriors once again.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13
Chris Paul Could Take Front Office Role Due To Connection With Bob Iger
Any time a new owner takes over a sports franchise, more often than not they begin putting in people who align with their vision into roles within the front office.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 13
Stephen A. Smith Says Rob Pelinka Won’t Run Lakers Under New Ownership
Stephen A. Smith thinks there could be new changes coming for the Los Angeles Lakers soon under the new ownership, and Rob Pelinka could find himself on the way out.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Chris Paul could join Lakers front office
The Los Angeles Lakers’ new owners could turn to Chris Paul to serve a significant role in the team’s front office. Paul has been named as part of a potential Lakers front office under the new ownership group headed by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 13
Bob Iger Expected To Be More ‘Actively Involved’ Than Josh Kushner As New Lakers Owners
Mark Walter has agreed to sale his majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The deal was one that was completely unexpected as Walter has been in control of the Lakers for less than a year and now the franchise will be under a completely new vision with Kushner and Iger taking over.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 12
Jeanie Buss to remain Lakers governor after $12.5 billion sale
The Lakers are changing owners again. Jeanie Buss, however, isn’t going anywhere. Incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner intend to keep Buss in her role as team governor following their $12.5 billion purchase of the franchise from Mark Walter, Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 12
Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner came together in three days
Apparently, it takes about three days to buy the Lakers. Provided, of course, you have $12.5 billion handy. Bob Iger told Khobi Price of the California Post that his purchase of the Lakers alongside Josh Kushner came together in a whirlwind three-day negotiation with Mark Walter.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Update emerges on Jeanie Buss’ future after the Lakers get sold again
Jeanie Buss appears to be receiving some assurances from the Los Angeles Lakers’ impending new ownership. Word broke on Wednesday that Lakers majority owner Mark Walter is selling the franchise at a record-setting $12.5 billion valuation to an ownership group led by ex-Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Joshua Kushner.
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger Reach Agreement To Buy Lakers
For a second consecutive year, the Lakers are being sold to a new ownership group. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, just 14 months after reaching
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 13
Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again changing ownership.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 11
NBA scout likes what Lakers built around Luka Doncic
The Lakers changed plenty this summer. One NBA scout thinks they changed mostly for the better. Los Angeles reshaped the roster following LeBron James’ departure, adding Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton while making it clear that everything now revolves around Luka Doncic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
Ben Simmons has one strong tie to Lakers
The Lakers want another two-way forward, and Simmons has the size to help them in that regard.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga dream faces two competitors
The Lakers have been keeping tabs on Kuminga for a while now.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 9
Lakers have one condition to trade Austin Reaves
What would it take for the Lakers to trade Reaves?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 7
Lakers' free-agency 'fantasies' might lead them back to a disappointing option
They might be forced to pivot.
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