Mark Walter sells Los Angeles Lakers amid FBI investigation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Mark Walter has sold the Los Angeles Lakers to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion. Walter's tenure as owner was short, lasting only ten months after he acquired the franchise. His decision to sell comes in the wake of an FBI investigation and financial pressures, leading to questions about the circumstances surrounding the sale. ESPN reports that Walter's time with the team was marked by significant ticket price increases and a controversial track record.
- •Walter's ownership lasted only ten months.
- •Sale price exceeded $12 billion.
- •FBI investigation into Walter's business dealings ongoing.
- •Lakers' financial strategies under Walter faced criticism.
- •Josh Kushner and Bob Iger lead the new ownership group.
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