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Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Sold for $12.5 Billion to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner

The Los Angeles Lakers NBA team is reportedly being sold for $12.5 billion to a group including Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, brother-in-law of Donald Trump. This sale has raised questions due to Kushner's business ties and a current DOJ probe.

12 Aug, 14:25 — 12 Aug, 18:51
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BBCHigh16h ago

LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

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le-mondeHigh14h ago

NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for reported $12.5 billion

One of the most successful teams in NBA history is being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Donald Trump's son-in-law.

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forbes14h ago

Why Lakers’ Sale To Bob Iger And Josh Kushner Raises Questions

Mark Walter sold his majority shares of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion, yielding a $2.5 billion profit

By Mark Medina, Contributor

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YahooMostly Factual15h ago

Who Is New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner?

His older brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual16h ago

Josh Kushner net worth: Meet wife Karlie Kloss, kids and brother Jared after Lakers deal

Josh Kushner’s reported Lakers purchase has put his fortune and family back in focus. The Thrive Capital founder is married to Karlie Kloss and has three children. He is also the younger brother of Jared Kushner and the son of Charles Kushner. With a reported $5.2 billion net worth, his latest NBA deal marks a major new chapter.

By GLOBAL SPORTS DESK

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varietyMostly Factual18h ago

Lakers Sell to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 Billion

Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal values the NBA team at more than $12 billion, sources told ESPN and The New York Times. The purchase, from the former Disney CEO and the Thrive Capital founder, comes just 14 months after the Lakers sold to Mark Walter at a […]

By Ethan Shanfeld

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual17h ago

Is Josh Kushner a Democrat? All on Jared Kushner brother's political affiliation amid Lakers purchase deal

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger plan to purchase the Lakers from Mark Walter, marking a significant investment in the sports industry.

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual18h ago

Lakers to Be Sold to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Firm

It's a surprise deal.

By Erik Hayden

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deadlineMostly Factual18h ago

Bob Iger Buys L.A. Lakers In Big Bucks Post-Disney Slam Dunk

Fulfilling 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. “As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers one of […]

By Dominic Patten

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tmzMixed18h ago

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner Buying Lakers For $12 Billion

Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers ... and the price tag is jaw-dropping!! Disney’s 75-year-old longtime boss and the billionaire Thrive Capital founder are locking down the Purple and Gold for a record-shattering $12…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed17h ago

Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger Buy Los Angeles Lakers in $12 Billion Deal

Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger just hit a business alley-oop.  After all, the venture capitalist and the former Disney CEO purchased the Los Angeles Lakers in a record-breaking $12 billion deal,...

By Olivia Evans

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