Lakers Sold for Record $12.5B | Las Vegas News

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to change hands for a jaw-dropping $12.5 billion, smashing all previous pro sports team sale records. The new owners, Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, are a powerhouse duo with deep NBA ambitions — Kushner’s Vegas expansion push and Iger’s Disney legacy. This deal, still pending NBA approval, dwarfs past sales like Jordan’s Hornets ($3B) and the Celtics ($6.1B), reflecting skyrocketing franchise valuations. Meanwhile, Mark Walter’s past tax scrutiny and Kushner’s failed FIFA venture add intrigue, while Jeanie Buss’s future leadership remains uncertain as the NBA board weighs the historic transaction. 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/f45055ce8325af72