Lakers face ownership changes as Luka Dončić adjusts to Los Angeles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Luka Dončić joins the Lakers for the 2026 season amid ongoing ownership changes. Mark Walter recently agreed to sell control of the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, neither of whom has prior experience in professional sports. Despite a substantial three-year contract extension worth $160 million, there are concerns about the Lakers' future given the instability in ownership and the team's recent signings. Oddsmakers project the Lakers could have fewer than last season's 53 victories, creating pressure to establish a cohesive and competitive roster quickly.
- •Lakers expect to record fewer than 53 wins this season.
- •Mark Walter sold control of the Lakers amidst ownership changes.
- •Iger and Kushner lack experience in sports franchises.
- •Lakers signed several key players to substantial contracts this summer.
- •Continuity is essential for creating a successful roster in the NBA.
- 6:46 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers are seemingly doing all the right things ... to test Luka Dončić's patience
"Ownership drama and instability? Check. An underwhelming, risky offseason? Check. Lack of draft assets? Check. It's almost like L.A. wants Luka to eventually ask out.
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