Lakers Ownership Shifts Hands Again | Los Angeles News

The Lakers are changing hands in a jaw-dropping $12.5 billion deal, with Mark Walter’s short-lived ownership selling to Disney’s Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner—raising eyebrows over speed, profit, and legacy. Fans worry about managing a storied franchise without NBA ownership experience, while whispers link Walter’s sale to federal investigations. With the Dodgers staying put, this rapid turnover sparks questions about sports asset stability. The new owners’ first move—choosing their GM—will signal whether they’ll honor the Lakers’ championship legacy or reshape it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af3372affd8dd774 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews