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 discusses ownership stake in NBA and WNBA teams
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — My liquidity couldn't be further, less of an issue …
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