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.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bob Iger, not Josh Kushner, expected to take active role with Lakers
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