Lakers set for sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are poised to take control of the Los Angeles Lakers in a surprising deal. This marks the second sale of the franchise within a year. Iger and Kushner expressed their honor in becoming stewards of one of the most iconic sports franchises and emphasized their commitment to build on the foundation laid by previous leadership. Details on the transaction and its implications are yet to be confirmed.
- •Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are acquiring the Lakers.
- •They aim to build on the existing leadership's foundation.
- •This is the second sale of the franchise in less than a year.
- •More information is expected to follow regarding the sale.
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers to Be Sold to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Firm
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