It's a surprise deal, and raises questions about current owner Mark Walter's empire.
This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by Hollywood Reporter.
Read the full report at Hollywood ReporterVenture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter's stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.
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WorldPingFulfilling almost every American boy’s dream, Bob Iger has bought himself a big city sports franchise. The ex-Disney CEO and Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital have scored the L.A. Lakers for $12.5 billion, Deadline has confirmed.
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WorldPingBob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers, Variety has confirmed. The deal values the NBA team at $12.5 billion, according to a source close to the deal.
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The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
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WorldPingWalter bought the team just 14 months ago; now, Luka Dončić and friends have new owners as they try to get back into title contention…
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WorldPingMark Walter bought team last year for $10bn Iger and Kushner aim to ‘compete at the highest level’ Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
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