Mat Ishbia discusses ownership stake in NBA and WNBA teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Mat Ishbia announced plans to increase his ownership stake in both his NBA and WNBA teams, bringing his total ownership to approximately 79%. He stated that concerns regarding his financial liquidity are unfounded. Ishbia confirmed that his family, including his brother and father, collectively own about 20% of the teams, resulting in a near-total family ownership. The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about team ownership in professional basketball.
- •Ishbia to increase ownership to roughly 79% in his teams.
- •Family collectively owns about 20% of the total ownership.
- •Concerns regarding liquidity are dismissed by Ishbia.
- •Ownership structure among NBA and WNBA teams is under discussion.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — My liquidity couldn't be further, less of an issue …
"My liquidity couldn't be further, less of an issue …
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