# Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to Buy Lakers for More Than $12 Billion

https://mins.news/en/item/20328

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-12 15:00 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-12/josh-kushner-bob-iger-buy-la-lakers-for-more-than-12-billion?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a7c8a7e325a7500012a89f6

> Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, according to people familiar with the matter. The price is more than $12 billion, making it a record-breaking deal. The transaction would transfer ownership of the team to the two buyers.

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