Los Angeles Lakers sold for record $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Los Angeles Lakers NBA sale Josh Kushner Bob Iger sports investment

Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger have reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. The deal, which is pending approval from the NBA Board of Governors, marks the highest valuation ever for a professional team sports sale.

The franchise was sold by Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global, who had acquired a majority stake in the team just one year prior for $10 billion. This transaction represents a $2.5 billion profit for Walter in a short period. Despite the sale of the Lakers, Walter’s conglomerate will maintain its interests in the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cadillac Formula 1 team.

Speculation has also emerged regarding potential leadership changes within the Lakers organization. NBA legend Chris Paul, a close associate of Bob Iger, has been mentioned by insiders as a possible candidate for a key role in the club's management following his recent retirement from professional basketball.

Entities

Bob Iger · Chris Paul · Josh Kushner · Los Angeles Lakers · Mark Walter · NBA · Thrive Capital

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The sale is pending approval from the NBA Board of Governors. kfgo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mark Walter's TWG Global will maintain its ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cadillac F1 team. www.f1mania.net · www.gpblog.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mark Walter sold his stake in the Lakers for $12.5 billion. www.f1mania.net · www.gpblog.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Lakers deal represents the highest ever valuation for a team sports sale. www.emirates247.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chris Paul is being considered for a role in the Lakers' management. probasket.pl
[● 5 SOURCES] Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are the purchasers of the team. probasket.pl · www.f1mania.net · www.emirates247.com · www.gpblog.com · kfgo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Mark Walter previously purchased a majority stake in the Lakers for $10 billion last year. www.f1mania.net · www.gpblog.com · kfgo.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers is valued at $12.5 billion. probasket.pl · www.f1mania.net · www.emirates247.com · www.gpblog.com · kfgo.com

Sources

NBA: Legenda Clippers po drugiej stronie barykady? Chris Paul może trafić do Lakers [probasket.pl]

about 4 hours ago

F1: Sócio da Cadillac lucra US$ 2,5 bilhões com venda do Lakers [www.f1mania.net]

about 2 hours ago

Sport-More, more, more: Lakers deal is the latest in sports gold rush - SRN News [srnnews.com]

about 2 hours ago

Josh Kushner in spotlight after record $12. 5b deal to buy Los Angeles Lakers with Bob Iger Buy [www.emirates247.com]

about 5 hours ago

Cadillac owner sells different sporting asset for $12. 5 billion [www.gpblog.com]

about 7 hours ago

Sport-More, more, more: Lakers deal is the latest in sports gold rush [kfgo.com]

about 3 hours ago