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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 13
Bob Iger says it’s premature to speculate on plans for Lakers’ future because they haven’t made any yet 
For most people, an impulse purchase is a candy on display near the checkout counter. For Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, it’s the Lakers. In just 72 hours, they went from no affiliation with the franchise to owning a majority stake in it.
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.
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?
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.
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
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 / HITC / August 13
Donald Trump once told a former LA Lakers player ‘you don’t have a clue about life’
Sporting investments have seen the Kushner and Trump family linked heavily this summer. Joshua Kushner was part of the private investor group which recently tried to buy a stake in the FIFA World Cup, a plan that was quickly quashed after much backlash.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 13
Russell Westbrook’s agent called out new LA Lakers owners and NBA teams hours before his retirement
Even moments away from calling time on his legendary career, Russell Westbrook and those close to him denied the LA Lakers any satisfaction. A monumental day in the NBA that started out with the news of the LA Lakers being sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner and ended with the surprising retirement of Russell Westbrook.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13
New Lakers Owner Bob Iger Confirms Jeanie Buss’ Role With the Lakers After Mark Walter’s $12.5B Record Sale
The Lakers have changed hands again, but the franchise’s most familiar figure is not going anywhere just yet. A record $12.5 billion transaction has shifted majority control from Mark Walter to an ownership group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 12
Details Revealed On JJ Redick’s Future And Potential Chris Paul Hire After Lakers Sale
NBA owners typically play a more passive role on their teams, but it doesn’t make them any less important. For a prestigious franchise like the Lakers, they need an owner who is passionate and dedicated to the cause to live up to their heightened standards.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 12
New Lakers Owner Opens Up On His 'Extraordinary' Purchase And Future Plans For The Team
Less than a year after buying the Lakers, Dodgers owner Mark Walter is officially out after selling his stake for a historic $12.5 billion. It’s an unprecedented move for a franchise of this prestige, as it marks the second ownership change in roughly 10 months.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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
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.
Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / August 11
Collin Sexton Reveals Reason Behind Selecting No. 10 As Lakers Jersey Number
Bench production was an area of weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers last year, and Collin Sexton’s signing is a step in the right direction toward addressing it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
Jonathan Kuminga 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?
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 8
Lakers face roadblock in potential Klay Thompson trade
Thompson still has one year left in the three-year, $50 million pact he signed to join the Mavericks.
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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