New Lakers ownership aims to model franchise after Dodgers success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are set for a change in ownership, with venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger purchasing the team for a record $12.5 billion. The new owners plan to adopt management strategies from the Los Angeles Dodgers, focusing on a strong organizational foundation. ESPN's Ramona Shelburne indicates the Lakers are pursuing a 'Dodgerization' approach, leveraging successful tactics that helped the Dodgers lead MLB in recent years. There is an emphasis on finding top talent and adapting to the salary cap constraints in the NBA, which differ from the financial flexibility in MLB. The long-term vision aims to restore the Lakers to championship contention amidst challenging competition in the Western Conference.
- •Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Lakers for $12.5 billion.
- •New ownership plans to mirror the Dodgers' successful strategies.
- •Focus on building a strong organizational structure for talent acquisition.
- •Lakers face competitive challenges from teams like Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •The plan emphasizes long-term success in a salary-capped environment.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Lakers New Owners Plan To “Dodgerize” Franchise
"The Los Angeles Lakers will have new ownership and said owners apparently have bold plans for the franchise. One goal for the Lakers is to be run more similarly to the Los Angeles Dodgers from the MLB. Many differences exist between the teams and sports, but both are powerhouse franchises in Los Angeles. The new […] The post Los Angeles Lakers New Owners Plan To “Dodgerize” Franchise appeared first on HEAVY.
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