Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for record US$12.5 billion
"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los…
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Summary
Kushner is the younger brother of Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump's son-in-law. "As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. The negotiation also included The Forum, an arena located in Inglewood, California, and the Los Angeles Kings, NHL team.
Furthermore, Joshua had purchased a minority stake in the Miami Heat last year. The two businessmen had been involved in trying to get an expansion team for Las Vegas. In 2025, he bought the Lakers' majority stake from the Buss family for a $10 billion rating.
In addition, The duo purchased controlling interest from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family for US$10 billion in October 2025. The Lakers have won 11 of their 17 NBA rings with the Boss family, the most successful franchise in that period of time. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979 for $67.5 million in a package that included NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the old stadium, Los Angeles Forum.
Moreover, The addition of two new teams would bring the league's total to 32 franchises.
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Kushner is the younger brother of Jared Kushner, who is President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
reliability moderate2/4 sources"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesThe negotiation also included The Forum, an arena located in Inglewood, California, and the Los Angeles Kings, NHL team.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesJoshua had purchased a minority stake in the Miami Heat last year.
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The two businessmen had been involved in trying to get an expansion team for Las Vegas.
according to Channel News Asia +1In 2025, he bought the Lakers' majority stake from the Buss family for a $10 billion rating.
according to G1 +1The duo purchased controlling interest from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family for US$10 billion in October 2025.
according to Channel News AsiaThe Lakers have won 11 of their 17 NBA rings with the Boss family, the most successful franchise in that period of time.
according to RPPJerry Buss bought the Lakers in 1979 for $67.5 million in a package that included NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the old stadium, Los Angeles Forum.
according to RPPThe addition of two new teams would bring the league's total to 32 franchises.
according to CBS News — LatestThe 41-year-old billionaire buying the Los Angeles Lakers.
according to The IndependentAdditionally, he has been advancing further into sports ownership.
according to Hindustan TimesDoncic signed a contract extension with the franchise last August.
according to CBS News — Latest
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Joshua had purchased a minority stake in the Miami Heat last year.
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenter"As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterThe negotiation also included The Forum, an arena located in Inglewood, California, and the Los Angeles Kings, NHL team.
omitted byLeft sideRight sidecovered byCenter"Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and…
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterRight sideMark Walter, left, a majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Jeanie Buss, minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, talk as the…
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