Lukas Walton acquires minority stake in Chicago Bulls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Billionaire Lukas Walton and his wife Samantha have acquired a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center, announced on June 26, 2026. The Reinsdorf family will maintain control of the franchise, which is valued at $6 billion. The transaction details remain undisclosed. Walton, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, has a net worth of $45.8 billion. This investment comes amid increasing valuations of professional sports franchises, with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers recently valued at $10 billion.
- •Lukas Walton and Samantha acquire a minority interest in the Bulls.
- •Reinsdorf family retains controlling interest in the team.
- •Chicago Bulls valued at $6 billion, ranking sixth in the NBA.
- •Transaction details have not been disclosed.
- •Walton's net worth is estimated at $45.8 billion.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Billionaire Walmart Heir Lukas Walton Acquires Minority Stake In Chicago Bulls
"The billionaire Reinsdorf family will retain a controlling interest in the NBA franchise.
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