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Los Angeles Lakers Ownership Shake-Up: $10 Billion Deal Values NBA Franchise Highest

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The Los Angeles Lakers are poised to become the world's most valuable sports lineup after their owner, Jeanie Buss, and her family agreed to sell a majority stake of the NBA team for approximately $10 billion. The deal, valued at the highest ever for a US professional sports franchise, will see Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter take charge of the team. Magic Johnson, a Lakers legend, has endorsed the move, praising Jeanie Buss's business acumen and Mark Walter's ability to carry on the team's legacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Los Angeles Lakers' ownership is undergoing a major shake-up with Jeanie Buss and her family selling a majority stake of the team for $10 billion.
  • The deal values the NBA franchise at the highest ever for a US professional sports franchise, making the Lakers the world's most valuable sports lineup.
  • Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter will take charge of the team, with Jeanie Buss staying on as governor.
  • Magic Johnson, a Lakers legend, has endorsed the move, praising Jeanie Buss's business acumen and Mark Walter's ability to carry on the team's legacy.
  • Mark Walter has been involved with the Lakers since 2021 as a minority stakeholder.
  • The Buss family will retain a minority share of over 15% and Jeanie Buss will remain in charge for at least several years.

Statistics:

  • The $10 billion deal values the Los Angeles Lakers at the highest ever for a US professional sports franchise.
  • The Lakers will become the world's most valuable sports lineup after the sale.
  • Mark Walter has been involved with the Lakers since 2021 as a minority stakeholder.
  • The Buss family will retain a minority share of over 15% of the team.
  • Jeanie Buss will stay on as governor of the team for at least several years.
  • The Lakers franchise is valued at $10 billion, making it the largest sports franchise sale in history.

Sources:

  • ESPN
  • X (via Magic Johnson's post)
  • Leading sports outlet (identity not specified)
  • The Athletic (via Joe Vardon's report)
  • NBA.com
  • Associated Press (via LeBron James' quote)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (via Contify.com)

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