Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion

BREAKING NEWSUpdated 2 minutes agoNBANBALos Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billionThe Lakers were previously sold to businessman Mark Walter in October 2025 for a valuation of approximately $10 billion.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The deal for the storied franchise had a $12 billion price tag.Ronald Martinez / Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleAug. 12, 2026, 10:35 AM EDT / Updated Aug. 12, 2026, 10:43 AM EDTBy Greg Rosenstein and Steve KopackThe Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to an ownership group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, the businessmen confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday.The deal for the storied franchise had a $12 billion price tag, a person familiar with the matter said.“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,” they said. “We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss. Our long-term commitment is to build on that foundation, compete at the highest level, and serve this extraordinary team, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles.”ESPN first reported the sale.The Lakers were previously sold to businessman Mark Walter in October 2025 for a valuation of approximately $10 billion. Walter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleGreg RosensteinGreg Rosenstein is the sports editor for NBC News Digital.Steve KopackSteve Kopack is a senior reporter at NBC News covering business and the economy.