Cleveland Cavaliers close to selling stake to Blue Owl
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:37 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the verge of selling a 5% to 10% stake in the franchise to Blue Owl, a private equity firm. This deal values the Cavaliers and the future WNBA team at a combined $5.5 billion. Blue Owl's sports strategy fund, previously known as Dyal HomeCourt, has invested in several NBA teams, including the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. The finalized agreement is expected soon, marking a significant financial move for the Cavaliers.
- •Cavaliers nearing a deal to sell minority stake to Blue Owl.
- •Deal values Cavaliers and WNBA team at $5.5 billion.
- •Blue Owl already holds stakes in multiple NBA franchises.
- •Agreement is anticipated to be finalized shortly.
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