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Lakers stunningly sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for historic $12.5 billion
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · As published by New York Post
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the sale can be found through the New York Post, which reported on the historic $12.
A significant development has occurred in the ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has been sold to new owners, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. 5 billion, a historic amount.
Details of the sale are available from the New York Post. The transaction marks a change in ownership for the Lakers. 5 billion deal.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: New York Post ·
Reading time: 1 min
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