Kushner and Iger expected to continue Dodgers strategy with Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to maintain the "Dodgerizing" strategy for the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare to take over ownership from Mark Walter, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. This approach has involved bringing in key executives from the Dodgers to enhance the Lakers' management. While the franchise achieved NBA championship success in 2020, it has faced challenges since then, winning only three playoff series. The sale of the Lakers is pending approval from the NBA board of governors and is expected to finalize in the coming weeks.
- •Kushner and Iger will continue Lakers' current management strategy
- •Mark Walter will finalize sale of his majority share
- •Lakers have struggled since their 2020 championship
- •NBA board approval needed for ownership transition
- •Key Dodgers executives involved in Lakers' operations
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Shelburne: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger will still 'Dodgerize' the Lakers
"According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the current process of "Dodgerizing" the Lakers that started under majority owner Mark Walter won't stop.
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