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Lakers sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion in record deal
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The Lakers have been sold to new owners, Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, in a deal worth $12.
A significant transaction has taken place in the Los Angeles sports scene. 5 billion. This sale is notable for being a record deal.
Details of the sale are available from NBC Los Angeles, which reported on the transaction. 5 billion is the key figure in this record-breaking deal. Further information on the sale and its implications can be found through NBC Los Angeles, as more details are not available in this brief summary.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles ·
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