Kushner and Iger Acquire LA Lakers for Record $12.5 Billion
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team for a staggering $12.5 billion, marking a 21% increase from the previous sale price of $10 billion just over a year ago. This acquisition highlights the soaring value of sports franchises in the current market.
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Kushner, Iger Buy Lakers for Record-Breaking $12.5 Billion
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team for a record-breaking price of $12.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Randall Williams has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner buy the LA Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, up 21% in just the 14 months since Mark Walter bought them
The pair are buying the team from Mark Walter, who paid $10 billion for it just over a year ago, and someone who Magic Johnson once said would own the team for decades.
