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Sources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5B - ESPN: The Lakers are being sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion ...
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Key FactsIger and Kushner plan $12.5 billion Lakers purchase
22 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- The deal values the Lakers at $12.5 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter, which would make it a record sum for a sports franchise.
- Mark Walter bought a controlling interest from the Buss family for roughly $10 billion in 2025, according to ESPN.
- Iger and Kushner said they intend to build on Jerry and Jeanie Buss’s foundation over the long term, compete at the highest level, and serve the team, its fans, and Los Angeles.
- Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, control an interest in Angel City FC, while Kushner owns a minority stake in the Miami Heat and previously held one in the Memphis Grizzlies, according to The Athletic.
"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 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."— Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, in a statement about buying the Los Angeles Lakers
We know where the James family will be on Christmas 🍿🫶
It's LeBron vs Bronny in the Christmas Day 76ers vs Lakers game.
LeBron James 🤝 Russell Westbrook
Key FactsRussell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement in Michael B. Jordan Video
21 hours ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- In a video narrated by Michael B. Jordan, Westbrook announced his retirement after 18 NBA seasons.
- Sacramento finished 22-60, tied with Utah for the Western Conference's worst record, while Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 64 appearances, including 58 starts, and missed the final 11 games with a toe injury.
- Westbrook moved to fifth on the NBA's all-time assists list, became the first guard with more than 9,000 career rebounds and raised his career triple-double total to 209 with six more this season.
- He finished with 27,176 points, 9,025 rebounds and 10,351 assists, along with a 2017 NBA MVP award, nine All-Star selections, two scoring titles, nine All-NBA selections and three assist titles.
New LeBron James Rumors on Celtics, Clippers' Pursuit of Star in NBA Free Agency Before 76ers Deal
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Key FactsLeBron James Joins Philadelphia 76ers in Major Move
Jul 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bleacherreport.com
- LeBron James agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- This signing came after Philly acquired Jaylen Brown, seen as an upgrade from Paul George.
- The team's success heavily depends on Joel Embiid’s health, who has struggled with injuries in recent years.
- With a strengthened lineup including James, Brown, Maxey, and Edgecombe, the 76ers are serious Eastern Conference contenders again.
He wouldn't return for a ninth season with the Los Angeles Lakers.— Rich Paul, confirming to ESPN's Shams Charania that LeBron James wouldn't return for a ninth season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Anthony Edwards putting in work with "Luka Doncic," "Stephen Curry," and "LeBron James." 😅
(📷: Minnesota Timberwolves)
🚨 LeBron and Bronny James are set to make more history with the first father-son matchup on Christmas Day in NBA history
LeBron James Sr. vs. LeBron James Jr ... Show more
thehoopcentral Aug 11
"I have an almost 22-year-old son who is now my former teammate, which is hilarious.”
— LeBron James. 🤣💀
(h/t @ohnohedidnt24 )
"The single most shocking franchise sale in the history of the NBA."@BillSimmons breaks down the Lakers' surprise $12.5 billion sale.
The Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told @ramonashelburne .
LegionHoops Aug 12
Mark Walter reportedly made $2,500,000,000 in just one year after flipping the Lakers franchise.
Whole other universe.
Odell Beckham Jr said he considers himself the NFL's version of NBA star LeBron James as he attempts to resurrect his career in a second stint with the ... Show more
Shaq didn’t hold back comparing LeBron’s time in L.A. to other Lakers legends 😳
James Talarico Pulls Ahead of Ken Paxton for First Time in New Texas Poll: Democrats view flipping the Texas seat as a potential pathway to reclaiming the upper ...
newsweek.com/james-talarico-pulls-ahead-of-ken-paxton-in-new-texas-poll-12299600
Tyrese Maxey says he wasn’t blowing up LeBron’s phone during free agency, but did reach out “three or four times” 😭
(Via @notbpod )
KNICKS BANNER RAISING NIGHT AT MSG. 🏆
LEBRON AND JAYLEN BROWN'S SIXERS DEBUTS. 🍿
The Knicks raise their first championship banner in 53 years before ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 11
JUST IN: LeBron will play his first game in Philadelphia as a Sixer against… the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 22.
Adam Silver is cooking.
STEPH. LUKA. MUST-SEE TV. 🤩
Stephen Curry and the Warriors meet Luka Dončić and the new-look Lakers in a marquee California showdown during Opening Week of ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 11
JUST IN: LeBron and the 76ers will face the Knicks in New York on ring night to start the 2026-2027 NBA season. (ESPN)
LegionHoops Aug 11
William Penn with the lob to LeBron James in the latest Philly mural
(via @JamesPhl96 )
LegionHoops Aug 08
TRENDING: During 2019 free agency, Kawhi Leonard and his team reportedly requested several illegal incentives from ex-Lakers’ owner Jeanie Buss ... Show more
LeBron took the largest pay cut EVER ($48.7M) to join the 76ers 🤯💰
The King just wants to win 💯
Hillary Duff compared herself to The King while performing across the country 😂
Full Quote and Breakdown in comments ⬇️
vietnamenglish Aug 10
Lakers star Luka Doncic faces $50M demand in custody battle with ex-partner: Anamaria Goltes, the ex-partner of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic ...
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LegionHoops 23h
Russell Westbrook retiring feels like the beginning of the end of a major era in the NBA. Soon, we'll see so many of our favorite players retire:
LeBron ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 11
Tyrese Maxey on recruiting LeBron to Philly:
“I hit him and was like, ‘Yo, pull up, I think we got a good chance. I feel like you can help us ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 08
VJ Edgecombe on his FaceTime call with LeBron James:
“I was in disbelief, but I had to act cool. I had to act like I’d been there before ... Show more
thehoopcentral Aug 07
LeBron is LOCKED IN this offseason.
In tremendous shape. 💪
(via @Cbrickley603 )
LeBron confirms that he has a documentary in the works that will chronicle the final chapters of his NBA career 👀🎥
The behind-the-scenes series is expected to ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 11
JUST IN: The NBA’s Christmas Day schedule has been revealed:
Sixers @ Lakers
Spurs @ Knicks
Heat @ Celtics
Thunder @ T-Wolves
Nuggets @ Warriors
LegionHoops 23h
Bloomberg is reporting that Mark Walter is seeking cash to pay off billions of dollars of loans as a result of an active FBI investigation ... Show more
The 2011 East All-Star Starters:
LeBron, D-Rose, D12, Wade, and Amar'e. 🔥
6x NBA All-Star Amar'e Stoudemire enters the Hoop Hall this Saturday ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 12
LeBron James returns to Cleveland to face the Cavs on November 6th.
You just never know when the last one is.
KD keeping it real about LeBron's decision 💯
(via easymoneysniper/Threads)
Terrance Jackson, known as "The LeBron Kid," was 5 years old when he went viral for his "Lah-Bronn Jaaaames" intro
Now 17 ... Show more
[McMenamin] “Meanwhile, in projecting what a new Lakers front office could eventually look like, multiple sources around the league suggested to ESPN that the ...
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LeBron James and ESPN are “closing in” on an agreement for a behind-the-scenes documentary series that will be similar to Michael Jordan’s “The Last Dance ... Show more
thehoopcentral Aug 08
Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Deandre Ayton, & the entire Wizards roster are together putting in work. 🔥
Sleeper team in the East
(via @WashWizards )
LeBron James Works Out with Dwyane Wade, Tyrese Maxey, More in Video, Photos Amid NBA Offseason
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LegionHoops Aug 09
Shaq doesn’t think LeBron James ranks high among the Lakers’ greats:
“The good thing for LeBron is he did win one. But you know, Kareem got 6, Magic got 5 ... Show more
BillSimmons 18h
A Shocking Lakers Sale. Plus, the 20 Best and Worst Youth Sports for Parents With Cousin Sal.
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NBA bombshell! LA Lakers sold for billions | Sports mix: The Los Angeles Lakers change hands for $12 billion.
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Chris Bosh says Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan were ring chasers just like LeBron James is.
thehoopcentral 12h
Bronny James in the gym putting in work. 🔥
Breakout season loading
(via @ChrisJHoops , h/t @TrustTheBron )
Luka chimes in on the Lakers' record-breaking $12.5 billion sale 👀
LegionHoops Aug 07
76ers teammates LeBron and Tyrese Maxey already putting in work 👀
(h/t @BronGotGame )
thehoopcentral Aug 08
This fadeaway from LeBron James was FILTHY
Jay-Z and Beyoncé's reaction says it all. 🤣
(via @espn )
76ers President of Basketball Operations, Mike Gansey sat down with @KevinNegandhi to talk LeBron, Jaylen Brown, and the new-look Sixers 🏀
Heat say link for LeBron James presser posted by mistake - ESPN: The Heat said a scheduled live stream link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" ...
espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49422103/heat-say-link-lebron-james-presser-posted-mistake
Key FactsLeBron James Ends Lakers Era After 8 Seasons
Jun 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, will continue his career into a record 24th season but not with the Lakers.
- He averaged 20.9 points last season and helped lead a depleted Lakers squad to the second round of the playoffs.
- James adapted to a reduced role as the team’s third offensive option, shooting 56.2 percent from the field in March.
- His agent emphasized the desire to compete for championships and make the most of remaining seasons, motivating the move away from Los Angeles.
Lakers Owner Sells to Jared Kushner’s Brother as Trump DOJ Probes His Business Empire
mediaite.com/media/lakers-owner-sells-to-jared-kushners-brother-as-trump-doj-probes-his-business-empire/
LegionHoops Aug 05
LeBron and the Sixers are rumored to be rocking their cream jerseys this year, per @nbaunitracker
Luka Doncic's Ex-Fiancée Wants $50M and More Custody: Luka Doncic's ex-fiancée Anamaria Goltes said she wanted to settle their issues amicably .. ...
tmz.com/2026/08/06/luka-doncic-ex-fiancee-wants-millions/
LegionHoops Aug 09
“Would you put yourself ahead of LeBron James?”
Scottie Pippen: “I have 6 rings… you want individual accolades or championships? Because I didn’t chase mine ... Show more
LegionHoops Aug 11
Gabe Vincent defends Bam Adebayo’s 83 point game:
“Why is it a problem to score more than Kobe? He gotta shoot more turn around or what? If there was more ... Show more
After the Infantino deal fell through: Instead of the World Cup: Joshua Kushner buys LA Lakers for a record sum
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Magic Johnson welcomes the Lakers' new owners to the Purple & Gold 💜 💛
OpinionNick Wright: ‘Can’t ignore’ Mark Walter’s White House visit, fraud investigation in story of Lakers sale
awfulannouncing.com/nba/nick-wright-mark-walter-white-house-visit-fraud-investigation-lakers-sale.html
LegionHoops Jul 28
Draymond says VJ Edgecombe will now be the 5th option for the Sixers after signing LeBron:
“If I’m VJ Edgecombe’s agent, I’m not sure I’m happy with the ... Show more
The starting lineup the last time LeBron James lost a playoff series to an East team. 🤯