Russell Westbrook retires + Lakers sold in record-breaking deal

KOC reacts to Russell Westbrook’s retirement and the sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Russell Westbrook, the NBA's career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he's retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league's 75th anniversary team. The two-time scoring champion shared his decision on social media in a post featuring a video narrate

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 19: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on March 19, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to t

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record-breaking $12.5bn (£9.25bn) to Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist who was at the centre of FIFA's proposed new commercial structure.