Mark Walter seeks cash, explores early end to Lakers' TV deal

Mark Walter is attempting to secure billions in funding and has approached Charter Communications regarding an early exit from its lucrative local TV deal for the Los Angeles Lakers and Dodgers. The deal, worth $8.35 billion over 25 years, averages $334 million annually, but Walter is interested in upfront cash. Talks about ending the deal early were reported to have stalled. This situation emerges amid ongoing financial maneuvers related to Walter's sports assets.

• 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Walter has been looking for cash to fund billions …