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Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says

CNBC Top News
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Venture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter's stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.

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