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Disney CEO and Jared Kushner’s Brother Buy Lakers for Record $12 Billion
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First reported by Mako · 33 minutes ago
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The Los Angeles Lakers were sold for a record $12 billion to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner, marking the franchise's second sale in less than a year.
- 01The Lakers sold for a record $12 billion, second sale within a year.
- 02Bob Iger, former Disney CEO, and Josh Kushner purchased the team.
- 03Previous sale in October 2025 was for $10 billion to Mark Walter.
- 04Iger is a Jewish-American businessman with a $700 million net worth.
- 05Josh Kushner founded Thrive Capital and is Jared Kushner's brother.
- 06The buyers initially sought to establish a Las Vegas team before acquiring the Lakers.
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