Biotech billionaire Soon-Shiong eyes Dodgers purchase if Walter sells

Los Angeles Times • 21 Aug 23:57

Patrick Soon-Shiong indicated interest in leading a group to purchase the Los Angeles Dodgers should current owner Mark Walter decide to sell, amid investigations into Walter's other holdings.

New York Post • 21 Aug 23:02

Former players expressed disappointment over the potential sale of the Buss family's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise prepares for a $12.5 billion transaction involving new investors.

ESPN • 20 Aug 16:54

Attorney Chuck Kenworthy confirmed that Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has no intention of selling his minority share in the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise ownership changes.

Los Angeles Times • 19 Aug 22:27

Five of Jerry Buss's children have voted to sell the family trust's remaining Lakers stake to a consortium led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, prompting legal challenges from sister Jeanie Buss over her role as governor.

Silver Screen and Roll • 19 Aug 22:16

Jeanie Buss is considering buying family shares to retain her governor role, while a contract may keep her in that position and a reporting dispute with ESPN’s Shams Charania has emerged.

The Ringer • 19 Aug 21:44

The Buss family voted to sell its 17.8% ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, a move contested by Jeanie Buss who argues the sale violates trust provisions.

Silver Screen and Roll • 19 Aug 15:24

Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter has been negotiating a lump-sum payout to end local TV deals and is considering selling his stake in Chelsea to improve liquidity.

The New York Times • 19 Aug 11:55

The Lakers' pending sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner remains on track despite a family dispute over the Buss family trust that could determine Jeanie Buss's future as team governor.

bleacherreport.com • 18 Aug 19:34

Jeanie Buss’s legal team denied she will sell her share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, while other Buss siblings have announced plans to sell the remaining family trust shares.

The New York Times • 18 Aug 16:18

The pending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner has prompted internal uncertainty, with staff and front office awaiting clarification on future plans.

Yahoo Sports • 18 Aug 15:30

Jeanie Buss's attorney says ESPN's Shams Charania incorrectly reported a unanimous vote by the Buss siblings to sell their remaining Lakers stake, prompting a dispute over the team's governance.

ABC7 Los Angeles • 18 Aug 05:13

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is disputing a family decision to sell the Buss family’s 17.8% share of the team, citing a 2017 court ruling that requires co-trustee approval.

ESPN • 17 Aug 22:53

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is challenging a family decision to sell the Buss family’s remaining 17.8% share to investors Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, citing a court ruling that requires her approval.

Fox Business • 17 Aug 20:32

The Buss family trust will sell its 17.8% share in the Los Angeles Lakers to the group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, giving the consortium about 83% ownership of the franchise.

The New York Times • 17 Aug 19:43

The Buss family trust is moving to sell its remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, which would require Jeanie Buss to give up her role as team governor under league ownership rules.

Yahoo Sports • 17 Aug 19:37

The Buss family has agreed to sell its 17.8% minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to the ownership group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, increasing their holding to about 83% of the franchise.

Silver Screen and Roll • 17 Aug 16:55

Venture investor Josh Kushner and media executive Bob Iger completed a deal to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers, adding the franchise to Kushner's expanding portfolio that includes technology and sports investments.

Forbes • 17 Aug 15:24

Mark Walter sold the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, a price higher than his 2025 purchase, as federal regulators examine alleged improper loan transactions involving companies linked to his business empire.

Los Angeles Times • 15 Aug 00:12

Media executive Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner completed a $12.5 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise, while former owner Mark Walter faces federal investigations into his insurance businesses.

Hoops Rumors • 14 Aug 16:26

Rob Pelinka's role as the Lakers' president of basketball operations may be affected by the pending sale to new co-owners Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, while former player Chris Paul is mentioned as a possible addition to the staff.

AP News • 14 Aug 01:15

Venture investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger have agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion, the highest price ever paid for a sports franchise.

The Ringer • 13 Aug 23:28

Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter sold the franchise to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner after 14 months, prompting questions about the timing amid ongoing FBI and SEC investigations into his financial practices.

The Seattle Times • 13 Aug 15:18

Bob Iger and venture-capitalist Joshua Kushner have offered to buy a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers at an estimated $12.5 billion valuation, marking a high-profile partnership between the two investors.

ESPN • 13 Aug 15:00

Mark Walter sold his controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a reported $12.5 billion, pending NBA approval.

The New York Times • 13 Aug 12:42

Mark Walter agreed to sell his controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to a partnership of venture capitalist Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a reported $12.5 billion, pending NBA approval.

sports.yahoo.com • 13 Aug 01:41

Los Angeles Lakers owner Mark Walter agreed to sell the franchise for $12.5 billion to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, a deal that comes as federal investigators examine Walter’s financial transactions.

Los Angeles Times • 13 Aug 01:00

Sources close to the matter say owner Mark Walter has no intention of selling the Los Angeles Dodgers despite completing the sale of his controlling stake in the Lakers.

Forbes • 12 Aug 21:14

Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger have purchased the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, the largest valuation in sports history, while federal investigators continue to examine financial transactions linked to the team's former owner, Mark Walter.

The New York Times • 12 Aug 16:40

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for an estimated $12.5 billion, pending NBA approval, after Mark Walter agreed to sell the franchise.