An NBA staple is switching hands, as majority owner Mark Walter will be selling the Los Angeles Lakers to billionaire investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger. The price tag: A record-breaking $12.5 billion. Meantime, an internal family dispute has also emerged, as the Buss family has voted to sell their remaining 17.8% minority stake in the team – a decision that Jeanie Buss is legally contesting. What’s also shocking is the timing of the sale, as Walter himself assumed majority control of the team less than 12 months ago. In 2025, the team valuation was $10 billion. Why is this such a big story in the world of sports? Bill is joined alongside Anthony Leblanc – a former NHL President, CEO, and co-owner of multiple franchises. Today, he is an advisor to potential NHL expansion partners.

<p>An NBA staple is switching hands, as majority owner Mark Walter will be selling the Los Angeles Lakers to billionaire investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger. The price tag: A record-breaking $12.5 billion. Meantime, an internal family dispute has also emerged, as the Buss family has voted to sell their remaining 17.8% minority stake in the team &ndash; a decision that Jeanie Buss is legally contesting. What&rsquo;s also shocking is the timing of the sale, as Walter himself assumed majority control of the team less than 12 months ago. In 2025, the team valuation was $10 billion. Why is this such a big story in the world of sports? Bill is joined alongside Anthony Leblanc &ndash; a former NHL President, CEO, and co-owner of multiple franchises. Today, he is an advisor to potential NHL expansion partners.</p>