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Inside the $12.5 Billion Deal for the Lakers

Inside the $12.5 Billion Deal for the Lakers
NYT Business Thursday 13 August 2026, 12:06 UTC By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Sri Muppidi 1 min read
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A proposed purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger is a bet on the power of premier sports franchises.

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