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Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner 1 year after Mark Walter bought team - The Athletic
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the sale are available from The Athletic, as reported by The New York Times.
A change in ownership is reportedly underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team is set to be sold to new owners. The buyers are identified as Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. This development comes one year after the team was purchased by Mark Walter. Further details on the sale are available from The Athletic, as reported by The New York Times.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: The New York Times ·
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