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Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers — NBA team sold to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for record $12.5 billion valuation in 2026.

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Boehly and Walter are among the co-owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, while Walter recently sold the Los Angeles Lakers basketball franchise for $12.5 billion.

    Alonso says Chelsea ambition 'very clear' after end of Boehly era
  3. Citizen Digital

    Boehly and Walter co-own the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, while Walter recently sold the Los Angeles Lakers basketball franchise for $12.5 billion.

    Boehly and Walter sell Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital
  4. Citizen Digital

    Roma SPQR, using the licence of the former Cremona team and who are part-owned by Slovenian point guard Luka Doncic, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, will join Maxima in Serie A.

    Totti turns down Italy and Roma to join basketball club
  5. August 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5 bn: ESPN By AFP August 12, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs handles the ball du

    NBA's Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5 bn: ESPN
  7. July 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    After winning two titles with Miami, another with hometown club Cleveland and his most recent with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, James could become the first NBA player to win crowns with four different teams.

    'Thrilled' 76ers sign James with eyes on NBA title run
  9. Citizen Digital

    LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers By AFP July 24, 2026 11:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against the

    LeBron James says he will play for Philadelphia 76ers
  10. Citizen Digital

    LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star By AFP July 04, 2026 12:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game ag

    LeBron's agent makes case for 10 new clubs for 41-year-old star
  11. Citizen Digital

    LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebration By AFP July 02, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles during the second half of a game against

    LeBron James praises Balogun after 'Silencer' celebration
  12. Citizen Digital

    The deal was reported as the NBA's free agency negotiation period opened Tuesday, with the news of the day the revelation that LeBron James will depart from the Los Angeles Lakers to a team still to be determined.

    Leonard returning to Raptors in trade from Clippers
  13. May 2026
  14. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeOklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers during Round Two Game Four on May 11, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

    LeBron's Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs as Thunder seal sweep

Yesterday

  1. Clearlake Capital takes full control of Chelsea after Boehly era

    Clearlake Capital, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, acquired the stakes of American billionaires Todd Boehly and Mark Walter to take full control of Chelsea. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club's ambition was "very clear" following the ownership change.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Clearlake Capital assumes full control of Chelsea Football Club

    Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter have sold their stakes in the Premier League club to majority owner Clearlake Capital, which has now assumed full control. Clearlake previously held 62 percent of the club following its £2.5 billion purchase from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, with fellow investor Hansjorg Wyss remaining a stakeholder.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Francesco Totti joins basketball club Maxima Roma as adviser

    Former AS Roma captain Francesco Totti has joined Maxima Roma, a newly created basketball team, as an adviser responsible for fan base development and corporate social responsibility, declining roles with the Italian national team and his former football club.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Lakers sold to Iger and Kushner for record $12.5 billion

    The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Joshua Kushner in a deal valued at $12.5 billion, marking a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise, according to ESPN.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 July

  1. LeBron James signs two-year deal with Philadelphia 76ers

    The 41-year-old NBA superstar LeBron James has signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, with managing owner Josh Harris expressing enthusiasm about the team's championship prospects. James agreed to a two-year deal worth $8 million, aiming to help the franchise pursue its first NBA title since 1983.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers as free agent

    The 41-year-old NBA superstar announced he will play for the Philadelphia 76ers next season after departing the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. James, a four-time MVP with four championship titles in his 23-year career, says he believes he can help make the 76ers a championship team.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. LeBron James has ten realistic destinations after leaving Lakers

    LeBron James's agent Rich Paul said the 41-year-old NBA superstar has ten realistic team destinations to choose from next season after announcing he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers and pursue free agency for his 24th NBA campaign.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. LeBron James praises Balogun's World Cup goal celebration

    Basketball star LeBron James congratulated footballer Folarin Balogun for scoring twice in the United States' 2-0 World Cup victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, after Balogun emulated James's trademark "Silencer" celebration (though his first goal was ruled offside).

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kawhi Leonard traded to Toronto Raptors from Clippers

    The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a trade to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors, the team he led to the NBA title in 2019, in exchange for All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, backup guard Gradey Dick and first-round draft selections in 2031 and 2033.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Thunder sweep Lakers 4-0 in NBA playoff series

    Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on Monday to complete a 4-0 playoff sweep, advancing to the Western Conference finals. Lakers star LeBron James, 41 and out of contract after this season, scored 24 points and 12 rebounds in what could be his final game.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

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