Why were the Los Angeles Lakers sold? By Buck Wargo The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers by Mark Walter for a record $12.5 million came out of nowhere after he purchased a majority share in 2025 for $10 million. The deal to sell to Josh Kushner and Big Iger is starting to make sense since more details are coming to light for Walter dealing with a lawsuit and coming under federal scrutiny. The NBA has yet to approve the…
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Why were the Los Angeles Lakers sold?
Buck Wargo examines the Los Angeles Lakers ownership sale and questions surrounding Mark Walter’s decision.

