Iger, Kushner, Walter expand sports portfolios with Lakers acquisition

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Iger, Kushner, Walter expand sports portfolios with Lakers acquisition
Summary

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are entering a partnership with Mark Walter to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal follows Walter's purchase of the team at a $10 billion valuation in 2025. Iger and Kushner's ventures also include stakes in Angel City FC and the Miami Heat, respectively, with Kushner needing to divest from Miami due to NBA regulations. Walter retains a variety of sports investments, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Professional Women’s Hockey League, as he transitions ownership of the Lakers. The agreement is expected to further develop the sports empires of the stakeholders involved.

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  • Iger and Kushner to acquire Lakers from Walter.
  • Kushner must sell Miami Heat stake due to NBA rules.
  • Iger owns Angel City FC in the NWSL.
  • Walter retains ownership in Dodgers and Sparks.
  • Walter's net worth estimated at $7.3 billion.
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  • 7:40 PMYahoo SportsIger, Kushner, Walter Have Sports Empires Beyond the Lakers
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The three businessmen already own stakes across major sports leagues.

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