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LA Lakers sold in record $12.5bn deal

Published Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Updated August 13

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  • Record-Breaking Franchise Sale — 3 sources

Media Analysis

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The Los Angeles Lakers NBA team has been sold for a record $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, setting a new valuation benchmark for a North American sports franchise. The sale, which involves Mark Walter as the seller, is pending NBA board approval and marks the second time the team has been sold in a year.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for $12.5 billion, setting a new record valuation for a North American sports franchise.
  • Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are the buyers of the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Mark Walter is selling the NBA's Lakers.
  • The sale of the Lakers requires NBA board approval.
  • The Lakers' previous acquisition by Jerry Buss was in 1979 for $67.5 million.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Record-Breaking Franchise Sale
  • BBC News

    BBC News reports on the record-breaking $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, noting the transfer of ownership from the Buss family to Walter and providing historical context of the team's previous acquisition.

  • Al Jazeera English

    Al Jazeera English reports that billionaire Mark Walter is selling the NBA's Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, establishing a new valuation record for a North American sports franchise.

  • The Hindu

    The Hindu reports that Josh Kushner and Bob Iger have agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, marking the second sale of the team within a year, following Mark Walter's decision to sell after only 10 months of official ownership. The article also notes that the acquisition is pending NBA board approval.

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