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6 ‘Magic’ pieces of advice for new Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner: Keep Luka Doncic happy

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6 ‘Magic’ pieces of advice for new Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner: Keep Luka Doncic happy
New York Post
New York Post57 mins ago
6 ‘Magic’ pieces of advice for new Lakers owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner: Keep Luka Doncic happy
Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner have some big decisions to make.  They’re now the proud owners of one of the most heralded teams in sports, the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers, whom they bought from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion on Wednesday morning.  It’s unclear what their plan is yet, but here’s some advice for...
Fortune
Fortune6 hrs ago
41-year-old Josh Kushner’s World Cup privatization scheme fell apart. Then he became the Lakers co-owner days later
Kushner's surname is among the most politically weighted in the world, but Kushner and wife Karlie Kloss both say they don't have conservative beliefs.
Luka Doncic’s Lakers future questioned after record $12.5 billion sale
Luka Dončić future with the Los Angeles Lakers remains doubtful as the team has ben sold for a record breaking price.
Newsweek
Newsweek19 hrs ago
Kendrick Perkins Sends Warning to Luka Doncic Ahead of Lakers Season
ESPN's Kendrick Message had a strong warning for Luka Doncic and the Lakers ahead of the coming NBA season.
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion
The Independent
The Independent19 hrs ago
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion
AP News
AP News19 hrs ago
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger  AP News
Forbes
Forbes1 days ago
What To Know About Josh Kushner’s Left-Leaning Politics—Amid Speculation Of Trump Role In Lakers Deal
What To Know About Josh Kushner’s Left-Leaning Politics—Amid Speculation Of Trump Role In Lakers Deal  Forbes
The Lakers’ Owner Needed Cash. Then Came a $12.5 Billion Offer to Buy the Team. - WSJ
The Lakers’ Owner Needed Cash. Then Came a $12.5 Billion Offer to Buy the Team.  WSJ
Marca
Marca1 days ago
Magic Johnson and Doncic's message to the Lakers owners
Magic Johnson and Doncic's message to the Lakers owners  MARCA
Lakers Owner, Swiftie, Trump-in-Law: Who Is Josh Kushner?
Lakers Owner, Swiftie, Trump-in-Law: Who Is Josh Kushner?  New York Magazine
New York Times
New York Times1 days ago
How Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Bromance Led Them to Lakers
Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up.
CBS News
CBS News1 days ago
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger, venture capitalist Josh Kushner buy LA Lakers
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner, brother of President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a record reported $12.5 billion. Kelly O'Grady reports.
The Japan Times
The Japan Times1 days ago
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to buy Lakers for record $12.5 billion
Billionaire Mark Walter purchased a majority stake in the NBA team last year in a deal that valued the club at $10 billion.
A blockbuster $12.5b deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agree to buy LA Lakers
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday b
Deadline
Deadline1 days ago
Bob Iger’s New Magic Kingdom: Fans & Media Wonder If He Can Bring That Disney Sparkle To The Lakers
As the new co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bob Iger brings with him arguably the most significant Hollywood profile of any owner in the history of U.S. major professional sports. The question fans and Angelenos have now is: What kind of Disney magic can he make? Iger and Josh Kushner unveiled the stunning deal…
Breitbart
Breitbart1 days ago
Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to Purchase Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 Billion
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner will reportedly purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for the record-breaking price of $12.5 billion.
ABC News
ABC News1 days ago
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers
Former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers.
Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports1 days ago
New Lakers owner Bob Iger is a Clippers fan, previously told JJ Redick: Rooting for Lakers 'not in my DNA'
Being a Clippers fan, of course, is not a crime, though one can make the case that it demonstrates questionable judgment. But it's going to eventually require an explanation from Iger to the fans of the team that he's soon to own.
USA Today
USA Today1 days ago
Is Josh Kushner related to Jared Kushner? What to know about new Lakers owner
Is Josh Kushner related to Jared Kushner? What to know about new Lakers owner  USA Today
Jared Kushner's brother Joshua, former Disney CEO Bob Iger, buying NBA's Los Angeles Lakers team
The sale comes barely a year after the team’s controlling stake was sold for $10 billion to Mark Walter, the billionaire CEO of Guggenheim Partners who also owns MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers.
JJ Redick’s Old Podcast Episode With Bob Iger Won’t Make Lakers Fans Very Happy
JJ Redick’s Old Podcast Episode With Bob Iger Won’t Make Lakers Fans Very Happy  Sports Illustrated
The Athletic
The Athletic1 days ago
Who is incoming Lakers owner Joshua Kushner?
Kushner shocked the sports world by partnering with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to agree to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lakers sold for record $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold for the second time in a year, going to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday becaus
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera2 days ago
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn
Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.
CTV News
CTV News2 days ago
Who is Josh Kushner, the billionaire who just bought the Lakers?
Josh Kushner doesn’t give many interviews or make public appearances often, but he’s keen on making headlines.
Stuff
Stuff2 days ago
Josh Kushner jointly buys LA Lakers in deal worth $21b, after FIFA ‘anchor investor’ plan falls through
The younger brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared is buying the LA Lakers NBA team, along with former Disney CEO Bob Iger, for a record high price.
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune2 days ago
Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for 2nd time in a year — for $12.5 billion — to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for 2nd time in a year — for $12.5 billion — to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger  Chicago Tribune
Reuters
Reuters2 days ago
Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion
Iger, Kushner purchasing Lakers for record $12.5 billion  Reuters
Lakers' Luka Doncic curse continues after Mark Walter's surprise $12.5B record-breaking sale
The Los Angeles Lakers are going through another owner change. However, this continues to show that Luka Doncic might just be responsible for an ongoing curse since his days in Dallas.
MSNBC
MSNBC2 days ago
Lakers reportedly to be sold to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger for record $12.5 billion
Majority owner Mark Walter, who owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, is selling the historic basketball franchise 14 months after buying it for $10 billion, ESPN reports.
Quartz
Quartz2 days ago
Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion
The deal surpasses the $10 billion valuation set when Mark Walter bought a controlling stake in the team less than a year ago
Punch
Punch2 days ago
Iger, Kushner to buy Los Angeles Lakers in record $12.5bn deal
Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are set to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion. This historic Lakers sale marks a new era for the NBA gia
CBS Sports
CBS Sports2 days ago
Lakers sold for record-breaking $12.5 billion: Everything to know about Josh Kushner, Bob Iger's purchase
Mark Walter bought the team just 14 months ago; now, Luka Dončić and friends have new owners as they try to get back into title contention
NBC News
NBC News2 days ago
Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12 billion
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly for a $12.5 billion. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the new ownership group buying the franchise that had just been bought in late 2025.
Financial Times
Financial Times2 days ago
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner in $12.5bn deal for Lakers basketball franchise
Guggenheim’s Mark Walter sells team after just a year of ownership amid US inquiry into insurance empire
UPI
UPI2 days ago
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5B
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers, they announced Wednesday. Sources told UPI that the deal is worth $12.5 billion.
Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times2 days 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.
HuffPost
HuffPost2 days ago
Los Angeles Lakers Sold In Blockbuster Deal To Josh Kushner, Bob Iger
Los Angeles Lakers Sold In Blockbuster Deal To Josh Kushner, Bob Iger  HuffPost
Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for record US$12.5 billion
American businessman Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking price of US$12.5 billion, ESPN reported on Wednesday (Aug 12).Per the network, the duo purchased controlling interest from Mark Walter, who bought a controlling interest in the team from th
CNN
CNN2 days ago
LA Lakers sell for a record $12 billion to ex-Disney CEO Iger and Jared Kushner’s brother Josh | CNN Business
LA Lakers sell for a record $12 billion to ex-Disney CEO Iger and Jared Kushner’s brother Josh | CNN Business  CNN
CNBC
CNBC2 days ago
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says
Venture 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.
CBC News
CBC News2 days ago
Los Angeles Lakers being sold for blockbuster $12.5B deal to businessmen Kushner, Iger: reports
The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-breaking price, the second such sale in a year. This sale agreement is $12.5 billion US, according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because neither side re
Toronto Star
Toronto Star2 days ago
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says  Toronto Star
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger Luke Hales/NWSL via Getty Images Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. The purchase is a major step for Iger's next chapter after over 15 years of leading Disney. The Lakers are considered one of the world's most valuable sports franchises. One of Hollywood's biggest
Las Vegas NBA expansion process loses interested party as Iger, Kushner group buys Lakers
One prominent group involved in the Las Vegas NBA expansion process has dropped out after the stunning purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers.
SB Nation
SB Nation2 days ago
Lakers sold for $12 billion to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner with former owner under federal investigation
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO - JULY 08: Bob Iger, former CEO of Disney, attends the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference at the Sun Valley Lodge on July 8, 2026 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Every year, some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful figures from the media, finance, technology, and political spheres converge at the Sun
Variety
Variety2 days ago
Lakers Sell to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12.5 Billion
Bob 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. The purchase, from the former Disney CEO and the Thrive Capital founder, comes just 14 months after the Lakers sold to Mark Walter at…
City AM
City AM2 days ago
Trump-linked Kushner and Disney boss to buy £9bn LA Lakers from Chelsea co-owner
Josh Kushner, the Donald Trump-linked figure at the centre of the Fifa sell-off row, is to buy NBA’s LA Lakers from Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter in a £9bn deal. Walter purchased the Lakers for £7.4bn in October last year but is set to see a bumper return on his investment when Kushner – brother to…
Guardian US
Guardian US2 days ago
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12bn
Mark 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 $12bn in a record-breaking ⁠deal, ESPN reported ​on ‌Wednesday, citing ‌sources with knowledge ‌of the deal. Billionaire Mark Walter pur
Lakers to Be Sold to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Firm
In the second sale of the Lakers in less than a year, Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are set to take control. “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. We have immense respect for the leadership and
ESPN
ESPN🏁 first to report2 days ago
Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B
Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B  ESPN