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Bob Iger and Josh Kushner Buy Los Angeles Lakers

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner are purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers for more than $12.5 billion in a record-breaking deal, ESPN reported, citing sources. NPR's Michel Martin discussed the sale with The Athletic's Mike Vorkunov. Billionaire Mark Walter bought the team last year for $10 billion.

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Josh Kushner and Bob Iger reportedly buying Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5bn

Mark Walter bought team last year for $10bn Iger and Kushner aim to ‘compete at the highest level’ Josh ⁠Kushner and Bob Iger ⁠are purchasing ⁠the ​Los Angeles Lakers for more ⁠than $12.5bn in a record-breaking ⁠deal, ESPN reported ​on ‌Wednesday , citing ‌sources with knowledge ‌of the deal. Billionaire Mark Walter purchased a majority stake of the ‌NBA team last year from the Buss family in a ​deal that valued the…

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