Los Angeles Lakers Sold to Billionaire Ownership Group for $12.
5 Billion The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to a new ownership group led by Bob Iger, the former Disney CEO, and Josh Kushner, the founder of Thrive Capital. The deal values the team at $12.
5 billion, making it one of the most expensive sports franchises in the world. This sale comes just 14 months after the Buss family sold a controlling stake to billionaire Mark Walter for $10 billion.