Los Angeles Lakers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 12

Lakers sale to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner took place over just 72 hours

Things move quickly in the basketball world, but you’d struggle to find something happening as fast as the selling of the Lakers. Mark Walter officially became the majority owner of the Lakers in October of last year and has sold it to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion.

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.

Chris Paul: Name to Watch After Iger-Kushner Lakers' $12B Deal

News broke earlier today that the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billon, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

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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.

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White House breaks silence on Donald Trump family ties to $12.5 billion Lakers deal

Questions over Donald Trump’s potential ties to the Los Angeles Lakers takeover have finally been addressed. When a $12.5 billion deal happens out of nowhere, people naturally start looking for hidden angles.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 12

Who Are New Lakers Owners Bob Iger And Josh Kushner?

Less than one year after purchasing the majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers, owner Mark Walter has agreed to sell the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 12

Jeanie Buss’ Lakers Future Comes Into Focus After Bob Iger’s Latest Comments

After Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke in 1979, the franchise headed in a drastically different direction under a new owner with a passionate vision for what he believed the team could accomplish in one of the biggest markets in the United States.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 12

Bob Iger Excited To Buy Lakers, Explains How Sale Came To Be

For the second time in as many years, the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for a record price, this time with Bob Iger and Josh Kushner purchasing a majority stake in the franchise from Mark Walter for a $12.5 billion valuation.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12

Bob Iger reveals Jeanie Buss’ fate after $12.5 billion franchise purchase

When billionaire Mark Walter and his ownership group initially bought the majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family, an agreement was made that Jeanie Buss would remain as team governor for the next five years before phasing out.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 12

Luka Doncic Responds To Historic Lakers Sale: 'I’ve Gotten Used To Big Changes…'

Less than a year after completing his purchase of the Lakers, billionaire businessman Mark Walter is selling his majority stake in the team. It marks the second ownership change in 10 months for the organization, and a shocking development for what appeared to be a developing front office.

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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 / Lakers Nation / August 12

Jeanie Buss Maintaining Minority Stake & Will Remain Lakers Governor

Mark Walter had only officially taken ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers less than a year ago, so it was an absolute bombshell announcement on Wednesday morning that he agreed to sell his majority stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 12

Jeanie & Buss Family Maintaining Minority Stake Despite Ownership Sale

Mark Walter had only officially taken ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers less than a year ago, so it was an absolute bombshell announcement on Wednesday morning that he agreed to sell his majority stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12

How Lakers’ sale revolved around Las Vegas expansion price jumping to $10 billion

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 12

Lakers’ 2026 Emirates NBA Cup Group Play Schedule

The Emirates NBA Cup has been a great success for the league since its inception in 2024. Of course, the Los Angeles Lakers took home the Cup Championship, with the Milwaukee Bucks winning in 2025 and the New York Knicks bringing it home last season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 12

Luka Doncic reacts to Lakers sale: ‘No limit to the potential of this iconic franchise’

Luka Doncic apparently likes what he sees from the Lakers’ latest changing of the guard. Shortly after news broke Wednesday that Mark Walter had agreed to sell controlling interest in the Lakers to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a record $12.5 billion valuation, Doncic offered his first public reaction.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 12

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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.