Lakers ownership shifts as Buss family exits to Kushner and Iger
TL;DR
The Buss family is selling its remaining Lakers stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger as part of the ongoing deal with Mark Walter, with Kushner/Iger set to own roughly 83% of the franchise once closed and the sale valued at about $12.5 billion; Jeanie Buss would lose her governor role once the transaction is official.
- Buss family selling Lakers’ ownership to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger New York Post
- Sources: Buss family selling remaining stake in Lakers ESPN
- Why Sports Teams Are Selling for Eye-Popping Prices The New York Times
- The Lakers would provide Joshua Kushner with an iconic team — and a 'powerful tax shield' Fortune
- Kushner’s Lakers Deal Isn’t a Hedge. It’s Another Bet on AI Sportico.com
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