Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner Acquire Los Angeles Lakers From Mark Walter
August 14, 2026
Bob Iger (former Disney CEO) and Joshua Kushner (Thrive Capital founder) acquired majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter, valuing the NBA franchise at $12.5 billion. The transaction follows Walter’s earlier controlling stake purchase in October 2025 at a $10 billion valuation.
- Buyers
- Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner, Thrive Capital
- Targets
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Sellers
- Mark Walter
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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