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2mo ago

Mark Walter Poised to Acquire Los Angeles Lakers for Record $10 Billion

Pending NBA approval, the sale will leave the Buss family with a 15% minority stake, with Jeanie Buss remaining as team president.

Die Lakers bekommen wohl einen neuen Besitzer
Jeanie Buss (2.v.l.) ist die Präsidentin der LA Lakers, bei denen der im Jahr 2020 verstorbene Kobe Bryant (r.) zur Legende wurde.
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Overview

  • The transaction has been reported by ESPN, The Athletic and other US outlets and now awaits formal ratification by the NBA governors’ board.
  • At $10 billion, the deal eclipses the Boston Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale in March and sets a new high-water mark for professional sports franchises.
  • Walter already holds significant stakes in the Dodgers, FC Chelsea and the Sparks and serves as CEO of Guggenheim Partners, which manages over $325 billion in assets.
  • Under his ownership, the Dodgers secured World Series titles in 2020 and 2024, illustrating his readiness to invest heavily in team success.
  • Lakers legend Magic Johnson publicly endorsed the acquisition, praising Walter’s competitive drive and willingness to fund a championship-level roster.