Biotech billionaire Soon-Shiong eyes Dodgers purchase if Walter sells

Biotech billionaire Soon-Shiong eyes Dodgers purchase if Walter sells

The Los Angeles Times reported that biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong said he would consider leading a group to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers if current owner Mark Walter decided to sell, amid ongoing federal investigations into Walter’s other holdings. Earlier, the New York Times said Walter had agreed to sell his controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to venture investor Josh Kushner and former Disney chief Bob Iger for roughly $12.

5 billion, a transaction that required NBA approval. Forbes added that federal investigators were examining Walter’s financial dealings, and later the New York Times noted a vote by members of the Buss family to sell the remaining Lakers share to the Kushner-Iger group, prompting a legal challenge from Jeanie Buss.

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21 août 2026
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If Dodgers are put up for sale, Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested
If Dodgers are put up for sale, Patrick Soon-Shiong is interested

Los Angeles Times • 21 août 23h57

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.

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Lakers legends react to Jeanie Buss family ownership drama
Lakers legends react to Jeanie Buss family ownership drama

New York Post • 21 août 23h02

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.

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20 août 2026
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Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong not selling 4% stake
Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong not selling 4% stake

ESPN • 20 août 16h54

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.

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19 août 2026
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Inside the Buss family's long history of Lakers drama
Inside the Buss family's long history of Lakers drama

Los Angeles Times • 19 août 22h27

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.

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Silver Screen and Roll
Silver Screen and Roll

Silver Screen and Roll • 19 août 22h16

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.

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Welcome to the Latest Chapter of the Buss Family Circus
Welcome to the Latest Chapter of the Buss Family Circus

The Ringer • 19 août 21h44

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.

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Silver Screen and Roll
Silver Screen and Roll

Silver Screen and Roll • 19 août 15h24

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.

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What we’re hearing about the Buss family battle and Jeanie’s Lakers future
What we’re hearing about the Buss family battle and Jeanie’s Lakers future

The New York Times • 19 août 11h55

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.

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18 août 2026
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Jeanie Buss Opposes Reported Sale of Family's Lakers Stake to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner
Jeanie Buss Opposes Reported Sale of Family's Lakers Stake to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner

bleacherreport.com • 18 août 19h34

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.

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Fallout from the Lakers’ sale already reverberating throughout the organization
Fallout from the Lakers’ sale already reverberating throughout the organization

The New York Times • 18 août 16h18

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.

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Jeanie Buss’ attorney calls out ESPN’s Shams Charania for ‘false’ report regarding Lakers ownership stake
Jeanie Buss’ attorney calls out ESPN’s Shams Charania for ‘false’ report regarding Lakers ownership stake

Yahoo Sports • 18 août 15h30

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.

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Jeanie Buss contesting family's sale of stake in Lakers
Jeanie Buss contesting family's sale of stake in Lakers

ABC7 Los Angeles • 18 août 05h13

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.

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17 août 2026
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Jeanie Buss contesting family's vote to sell stake in Lakers
Jeanie Buss contesting family's vote to sell stake in Lakers

ESPN • 17 août 22h53

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.

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Buss family agrees to sell Lakers shares to Iger, Kushner group
Buss family agrees to sell Lakers shares to Iger, Kushner group

Fox Business • 17 août 20h32

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.

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Lakers’ Buss family intends to sell, removing Jeanie Buss from governor role: Sources
Lakers’ Buss family intends to sell, removing Jeanie Buss from governor role: Sources

The New York Times • 17 août 19h43

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.

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Buss family selling remaining 17.8% ownership stake in Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Buss family selling remaining 17.8% ownership stake in Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Yahoo Sports • 17 août 19h37

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.

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Silver Screen and Roll
Silver Screen and Roll

Silver Screen and Roll • 17 août 16h55

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.

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Here’s Why Mark Walter May Have Sold The Lakers
Here’s Why Mark Walter May Have Sold The Lakers

Forbes • 17 août 15h24

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.

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15 août 2026
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Inside Lakers mega-deal: Walter's shocking decision becomes Iger, Kushner's chance
Inside Lakers mega-deal: Walter's shocking decision becomes Iger, Kushner's chance

Los Angeles Times • 15 août 00h12

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.

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14 août 2026
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Lakers Sale Notes: Pelinka, CP3, Doncic, LeBron, More
Lakers Sale Notes: Pelinka, CP3, Doncic, LeBron, More

Hoops Rumors • 14 août 16h26

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.

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Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with Bob Iger
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with Bob Iger

AP News • 14 août 01h15

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.

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13 août 2026
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The Mark Walter Questions Go Way Beyond the Lakers Sale
The Mark Walter Questions Go Way Beyond the Lakers Sale

The Ringer • 13 août 23h28

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.

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From Bromance at First Sight to Lakers Owners
From Bromance at First Sight to Lakers Owners

The Seattle Times • 13 août 15h18

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.

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Lakers sold at $12.5 billion valuation: NBA execs, agents react
Lakers sold at $12.5 billion valuation: NBA execs, agents react

ESPN • 13 août 15h00

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.

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What we know so far about Lakers’ surprising sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger
What we know so far about Lakers’ surprising sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger

The New York Times • 13 août 12h42

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.

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Mark Walter investigation explained: The timing of the Lakers' $12.5 billion sale can't be ignored
Mark Walter investigation explained: The timing of the Lakers' $12.5 billion sale can't be ignored

sports.yahoo.com • 13 août 01h41

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.

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Sources: Mark Walter has no plans to sell Dodgers after selling Lakers
Sources: Mark Walter has no plans to sell Dodgers after selling Lakers

Los Angeles Times • 13 août 01h00

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.

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12 août 2026
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Kushner's Lakers Buy Prompts Speculation About Possible Trump Role
Kushner's Lakers Buy Prompts Speculation About Possible Trump Role

Forbes • 12 août 21h14

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.

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Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner 1 year after Mark Walter bought team
Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner 1 year after Mark Walter bought team

The New York Times • 12 août 16h40

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.

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