Lakers Sold, Westbrook Retires, NBA Schedule Drops | Texas News

Lakers just got flipped in a wild move—Mark Walter sells to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5B just a year after his $10B buyout, amid financial scrutiny. Meanwhile, the NBA drops the 2026-27 schedule with high-profile matchups like Knicks vs. Sixers opener and a Thunder-Spurs rematch, plus an earlier start time for a marathon season. And on the player front, Russell Westbrook officially retires after 18 electrifying years, leaving behind a legacy of triple-doubles and unmatched intensity. Big changes, big games, big exits—basketball’s got a lot going on. 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/ee26d872a92ebc64