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Lakers appoint Will Iger as G League announcer for Coachella Valley

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 12:13 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Lakers appoint Will Iger as G League announcer for Coachella Valley

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the hiring of Will Iger as the new play-by-play announcer for their G League affiliate, the Coachella Valley Lakers, on November 6, 2026. Will Iger, son of new co-owner Bob Iger, previously worked with the Austin Spurs and has experience with San Antonio FC and at Columbia and Hofstra Universities. His father, Bob Iger, alongside Joshua Kushner, purchased a majority stake in the Lakers for $12.5 billion in August, with the sale still pending review by the NBA. The Lakers also indicated that further steps regarding the sale are anticipated as legal issues concerning the Buss family's remaining stake loom.

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Key Details

•Will Iger takes over announcing for the Coachella Valley Lakers.
•Bob Iger purchased majority stake in the Lakers in August.
•Sale to Iger and Kushner valued at $12.5 billion.
•Pending NBA review and board vote on sale details.
•Will Iger has prior experience with G League and soccer teams.

Latest Updates

12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers hire Will Iger, son of new co-owner Bob Iger, as next G League announcer

What they're saying

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Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner reached a deal to purchase a majority stake in the Lakers for $12.5 billion in August.
— Yahoo Sportsby Jack Baer

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