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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.

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.

Shohei Ohtani's blast sparks Dodgers to sweep-sealing win over Royals

A healthy Blake Snell could be exactly what Dodgers need

Freddie Freeman gets injury update after scary dugout fall

Did Lakers leave money on the table keeping Jeanie Buss in charge?

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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.

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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?

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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 / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Update emerges on Jeanie Buss' future after the Lakers get sold again

Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 13

5 most anticipated Lakers games for the 2026-27 season

Every NBA season is different. The storylines and the games that matter are constantly changing. With the Lakers overhauling their roster this summer, now contests that might’ve been just one of 82 last year will be some of the biggest hyped matchups this season.

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.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13

'Rob Pelinka Will Not Be There': NBA Analyst Expects Major Shake-Up in Lakers After $12.5 Billion Sale

In just over a year of owning the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Walter is stepping away. Now, this decision could cause trouble for the President of Basketball Operations and GM, Rob Pelinka.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 13

Lakers sell for historic amount: Answering the biggest questions

Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again changing ownership.

Luka Doncic, Magic Johnson react to Lakers' $12.5 billion sale

Update emerges on Jeanie Buss' future after the Lakers get sold again

Buss family might be getting back in basketball ownership business

Magic Johnson had a telling message about NBA's Opening Night schedule

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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.