Mark Walter sells Lakers, keeps Dodgers amid Ohtani's contract concerns

Mark Walter has agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. As the controlling owner of the Dodgers, Walter is unlikely to sell the team soon, as they aim for a third consecutive title. Shohei Ohtani's future with the Dodgers is tied to Walter's position, with a key clause in Ohtani's $700 million contract allowing him to opt out if Walter or president Andrew Friedman leaves. Currently, Ohtani is sidelined due to injuries but has had a strong season. Walter is under federal investigation over alleged loan disclosures, complicating financial matters for his organizations.

• 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Mark Walter reportedly doesn't plan to sell Dodgers, which would allow Shohei Ohtani to hit free agency
• 8:57 PMCBS MLB — Could Mark Walter sell the Dodgers next? Why Shohei Ohtani makes a potential deal more complicated than Lakers