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Mark Walter finalizes his purchase of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers

Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family

The Independent UK

NBA Insider Notebook: Jayson Tatum’s Injury Timeline, Free Agency Updates

Plus, intel on JJ Redick’s contract extension after one season with the Lakers and the odd sight of Kevin Love in Utah.

Sports Illustrated

Buss Family Launching New Sports Business Amid Lakers Sale

The Buss brothers are starting a new investment firm, Buss Sports Capital.

Sports Illustrated

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All-time Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw to retire at end of season

Clayton Kershaw, one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, will retire at the end of the season

The Guardian - US

Lakers Chose to Notify Only One of Their Franchise Stars Before Selling Team

Luka Doncic got a heads-up. LeBron James did not.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers' Timeline for Jeanie Buss to Relinquish Control of Team Is Shorter Than Expected

Buss will remain governor for a maximum of five years, according to a new report.

Sports Illustrated

Deal Dispatch: Darden Cools On Bahama Breeze, NBA M&A Heats Up

Bahama Breeze may soon be gone with the wind.

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Lakers Owners Release Official Statement on Selling Team to Mark Walter

An official statement from the Buss family before they sell the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation.

Sports Illustrated

Billionaire Mark Walter, set to own controlling stake in Lakers, built fortune in investing

The billionaire slated to takeover the controlling interest in the Los Angeles Lakers has built a career leading businesses investing in everything from sports franchises to artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

The $10bn LA Lakers sale proves sports have outgrown even most billionaires

The Lakers’ record sale underscores how owning elite sports franchises is increasingly beyond even the wealthiest individuals, shifting power toward corporate consortiums

The Guardian - US

Quick Facts About Jerry, Jeanie Buss: Net Worth, LA Lakers Acquisition Timeline, How Much They Paid

At the time of his death in 2013, Jerry Buss was worth about $700 million (£521.08 million), thanks to his real estate empire and the Lakers.

International Business Times UK

LA Lakers to be sold to Chelsea co-owner for $10 billion

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The Independent UK

Magic Johnson Gives Simple Reasoning for Why Lakers Fans Should Be 'Ecstatic' About Sale

Johnson believes Lakers fans should be excited about the ownership transition and explained why on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Chelsea co-owner Mark Walter set to buy LA Lakers in record $10bn deal

American billionaire expected to seal deal that will make NBA franchise the most expensive sports team in history

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The Independent UK

Chelsea co-owner set to buy LA Lakers in historic $10bn takeover

Mark Walter is set to take majority ownership of the Lakers

Sports Illustrated

Dave Roberts Tells Lakers to Stay Away From Shohei Ohtani After Sale to Dodgers Owner

Roberts jokingly warned the Lakers to leave Ohtani alone after the team's sale to Dodgers owner Mark Walter.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Mark Walter? Net Worth, Age, Companies & His Stake on New Lakers

Mark Walter's acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers for £7.87 billion marks the most expensive sale in US sports history. Discover what this means for the Lakers, the Buss family, and the future of the NBA's most legendary team.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is New Lakers Owner Mark Walter? Walter's Wealth, History Explained

Mark Walter reportedly agreed to purchase a majority stake Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion.

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Sports Illustrated

Magic Johnson Weighs in on Buss Family's Shocking Lakers Sale

Magic Johnson knows the ins and outs of the Lakers organization like few others.

Sports Illustrated

Most Expensive Sports Teams by Sell Price in American History

The 10 most expensive sports franchise sales in American history after Lakers agree to sell franchise.

International Business Times

Lakers To Be Sold In Record-breaking $10 Billion Deal: ESPN

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the highest-valued sports team in US history, ESPN reported Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Los Angeles Lakers set to be sold for $10 billion to group which also owns the Dodgers

Mark Walter is part of the ownership of many other franchises, including the Dodgers and Chelsea FC

The Guardian - US

Lakers to be sold to Dodgers owner at $10bn valuation, per reports

The Buss family will sell the iconic franchise to Mark Walter, who owns several sports teams including the WNBA’s Sparks

Sports Illustrated

NBA Fans Couldn't Believe Hefty Price Tag Lakers Fetched in Franchise Sale

$10 billion. With a “ten.” And a “B.”

Sports Illustrated

Lakers Sale Price Breaks Record for Sports Franchise

The Lakers are being sold at a valuation of $10 billion.

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