Bob Iger expected to take active role with Lakers following sale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Bob Iger is anticipated to be significantly involved with the Los Angeles Lakers once the sale is finalized, according to a source cited by The California Post. Iger initially expressed interest in ownership stakes in a potential NBA expansion in Las Vegas alongside Josh Kushner. While plans are still unfolding, Iger's involvement suggests a potentially strategic approach for the franchise moving forward.
- •Bob Iger will likely be actively involved with the Lakers after the sale.
- •Iger and Kushner were interested in NBA expansion in Las Vegas.
- •The sale's finalization is pending.
- •Sources indicate Iger's leadership may impact Lakers' future strategies.
- 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Bob Iger expected to be more involved with Lakers than Josh Kushner
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Iger, not Josh Kushner, expected to take active role with Lakers
"Of the Lakers' two new incoming owners, it looks like Bob Iger will be the one more involved, according to a source.
"Bob Iger, not Josh Kushner, expected to take active role with Lakers
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:26 AMBob Iger expected to be more involved with Lakers than Josh Kushner
Of the Lakers' two new incoming owners, it looks like Bob Iger will be the one more involved, according to a source.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 2:31 PMBob Iger, not Josh Kushner, expected to take active role with Lakers
Bob Iger, not Josh Kushner, expected to take active role with Lakers
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 5, 2026, 4:37 AMWarriors’ Steve Kerr puts Yaxel Lendeborg on notice after preseason blunder
NBA•Oct 5, 2026, 4:33 AMBronny James talks about becoming a veteran on the Lakers
NBA•Oct 5, 2026, 4:27 AMWarriors’ Draymond Green chimed in on Jalen Duren’s $200 million contract saga finally ending
NBA•Oct 5, 2026, 4:18 AMNBA Insider Reveals Major Lakers Collin Sexton Problem
NBA•Oct 5, 2026, 4:09 AMJJ Redick on Cameron Carr, Adou Thiero getting opportunities this year
NBA•Oct 5, 2026, 4:07 AMWarriors’ Draymond Green hits Dalton Knecht with harsh reality on what has ‘ruined’ Lakers tenure
