LeBron James may have stayed with Lakers amid ownership change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
LeBron James, now with the Philadelphia 76ers, could have remained with the Los Angeles Lakers had he known about recent ownership changes. Mark Walter sold the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for $12.5 billion, with Luka Doncic expressing enthusiasm for the new leadership. Reports indicate that better communication from the new owners might have influenced James’ decision. However, basketball fit remains a significant factor in his move to Philadelphia.
- •LeBron James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, winning a championship in 2020.
- •Mark Walter sold the Lakers to Iger and Kushner for $12.5 billion.
- •Luka Doncic is looking forward to collaborating with the new ownership.
- •Reports suggest James' stay might have been influenced by better communication.
- •James prioritized basketball fit over ownership changes in his decision.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — One thing could have ‘maybe’ changed LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers’ future
"LeBron James is with the Philadelphia 76ers now, but things could have been different. A recent report suggested what could have potentially made him stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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