Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong confirms he will not sell Lakers minority stake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has stated he will retain his minority share of the Los Angeles Lakers following the sale of the majority ownership to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Soon-Shiong’s attorney, Chuck "Tiger" Kenworthy, expressed confidence in the future of the team, noting their excitement about upcoming championship opportunities. This announcement comes amid discussions regarding the Buss family's stake in the franchise after Mark Walter's recent transaction.
- •Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong will not sell his minority share.
- •Bob Iger and Josh Kushner acquired majority ownership of the Lakers.
- •Soon-Shiong's attorney emphasized excitement for the team's future.
- •This follows the significant sale of majority ownership by Mark Walter.
- •The Buss family's stake is currently under discussion.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — "Dr. Patrick is absolutely not selling his minority …
""Dr. Patrick is absolutely not selling his minority …
Sources
External linksOriginal 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•Aug 20, 2026, 6:43 PMDr. Soon-Shiong, 74, bought into the team in 2010, …- NBA•Aug 20, 2026, 6:43 PMWith Dr. Soon-Shiong's 4% off the market, the only …
- NBA•Aug 20, 2026, 6:43 PMGolden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and current …
NBA•Aug 20, 2026, 5:26 PMLuka Doncic is apparently happy LeBron James left Lakers for one reason
NBA•Aug 20, 2026, 5:23 PMLakers ownership drama not expected to have an impact on Luka Doncic
NBA•Aug 20, 2026, 5:21 PMNBA champion head coaches visit Rams-Saints joint practice