Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

List Of Largest Sports Franchise Sales After Lakers Go For $10 Billion Valuation

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been considered one of the true premier franchises in all of sports with a global fanbase and some of the most recognizable superstars in the world having worn the purple and gold. And the…

Lakers Rumors: Buss Family Vote To Sell Team Was Majority But Not Unanimous

Wednesday afternoon brought brought about some major news as it was reported that the Buss family had agreed to sell their majority share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global, for a record $10 billion…

Lakers Rumors: Ownership Sale Makes Signing Contract Extension More Appealing To Luka Doncic

When the Los Angeles Lakers completed a blockbuster trade to acquire Luka Doncic at the deadline, the focus and timeline of the organization shifted from LeBron James to the 26-year-old. With Doncic becoming extension eligible in August, the Lakers need…

Lakers Rumors: Mark Walter Chose To Keep Jeanie Buss On As Governor & Agreement Is In Writing

The news of the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global and owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, came as a shock to many with the Buss family having owned the majority share since…

Celebrating The Buss Family For Turning The Lakers Into NBA Royalty

In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers, as well as the Los Angeles Kings and The Forum, from previous owner Jack Kent Cooke for $67.5 million, thus beginning arguably the greatest era of ownership of any team…

Lakers News: LeBron James Doesn’t See Himself Playing In 2028 Olympics

In the summer of 2024, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James led the charge for Team USA at the Olympics in Paris. LeBron was a flag bearer at the opening ceremonies and was named Olympic Basketball MVP in leading Team…

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Explains Why Mark Walter Is Good For Lakers

A stunning report came out on Wednesday that the Buss family has agreed to sell a majority stake in the franchise to Mark Walter at around $10 billion valuation, which is the largest in professional sports history. Walter is the…

Lakers News: Jalen Williams Embracing Mentality Of Favorite Player Kobe Bryant

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from winning an NBA Championship and a big reason why has been the leap taken by wing Jalen Williams. In just his third season, Williams made his first All-Star team and…

Lakers News: Luka Doncic Puts Out Statement On Ownership Sale

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era of basketball for the iconic NBA franchise, as they not only have a superstar to build around for the next decade or more, but also will be under new ownership. Although…

This Day In Lakers History: Shaquille O’Neal Named Unanimous MVP Of 2000 NBA Finals Following Game 6 Victory Over Pacers

Following a Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to Staples Center needing one more...