Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong retains 4% stake
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a minority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, will not sell his 4% ownership stake in the team. His attorney confirmed the decision to ESPN. There has been ongoing interest in ownership stakes among NBA teams, but Soon-Shiong's commitment indicates stability for the Lakers in this regard. No changes in ownership structure are expected at this time.
- •Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong retains his 4% stake in the Lakers
- •His attorney confirmed the decision to ESPN
- •No sale of the stake is planned
- •The Lakers continue to navigate NBA ownership dynamics
- •Ownership stakes can impact team management and strategy
- 6:07 PMESPN — Lakers minority owner not selling his 4% stake
"One of the Lakers' minority owners, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, has no plans to sell his 4% stake in the team, his attorney told ESPN.
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