Wives Behind the Lakers Buyout: Iger and Kushner Seal $12.5B Deal

TL;DR
Karlie Kloss and Willow Bay’s relationship sparked a friendship between Bob Iger and Josh Kushner that evolved into a Lakers ownership deal, with the pair acquiring the team from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion.
- How Bob Iger and Josh Kushner’s wives’ relationship led to Lakers sale New York Post
- Lakers sold at $12.5 billion valuation: NBA execs, agents react ESPN
- How Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Bromance Led Them to Lakers The New York Times
- Mark Walter investigation explained: The timing of the Lakers' $12.5 billion sale can't be ignored Yahoo Sports
- The Lakers’ Owner Needed Cash. Then Came a $12.5 Billion Offer to Buy the Team. WSJ
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