# Josh Kushner steps into spotlight after agreeing to buy Lakers with Bob Iger

https://mins.news/en/item/21858

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-14 06:00 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4gcxfwk

> Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion, putting Kushner in the spotlight.

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