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Lakers Sold (Again)

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for record $12.5 billion

By Carlos Yakimowichin Los Angeles

August 12, 2026

The Lakers are changing hands again. American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to purchase the Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion.Read More

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