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A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Details of the agreement are not fully disclosed, but the amount is said to be $12.
A major transaction is underway in Los Angeles . Businessmen have reached an agreement to purchase the city's NBA team. The price tag for this deal is substantial, reportedly a record-breaking amount.
The team's new owners are said to be well-known figures in the business world. Further information about the sale can be found through news outlets. 5 billion, according to a person with knowledge of the terms.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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