Kasten clarifies ownership status for Dodgers following Lakers sale

Kasten addressed concerns regarding the future of the Dodgers organization on September 5, 2026, confirming that Walter has no intention of divesting from the franchise. Kasten emphasized the significance of the team to Walter and stated that the current sports portfolio remains intact. The statement followed the recent sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, a transaction that occurred only 14 months after the group acquired the team. Kasten noted that the decision to sell the Lakers was not a planned development. The executive maintained that despite changes within their broader sports holdings, the commitment to the Dodgers organization remains unchanged.

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