# Bob Iger and Josh Kushner Reportedly Buying Lakers for $12 Billion

Disney CEO Bob Iger and billionaire investor Josh Kushner are reportedly acquiring the Los Angeles Lakers for $12 billion. The deal would shatter NBA franchise sale records and represent a seismic shift in one of sports' most iconic teams. Neither the buyers nor the Lakers have officially confirmed the transaction.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/12/josh-kushner-and-bob-iger-reportedly-buying-los-angeles-lakers-for-12bn) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:29:45 GMT

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/bob-iger-buys-lakers-1236833010/) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:40:41 +0000
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jeanie-buss-lakers-sale-bob-iger-josh-kushner-1236836879/) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:22:15 +0000