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Lakers Sold for $10 Billion: Buss Family Hands Over to Mark Walter


๐Ÿ€ Lakers Sold for $10 Billion: Buss Family Hands Over to Mark Walter

Published: June 19, 2025 | By Gulam Sibtain



The legendary Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold by the iconic Buss family to billionaire investor Mark Walter, with the franchise valued at a record-breaking $10 billion.

๐Ÿค Deal Details

  • Buyer: Mark Walter (CEO of TWG Global, part-owner of Dodgers and Chelsea FC)
  • Seller: Buss Family, who owned Lakers since 1979
  • Valuation: $10 billion — highest in U.S. sports history
  • Jeanie Buss: Will retain 15% stake and continue as team governor

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why $10 Billion?

This jaw-dropping valuation is driven by:

  • ๐Ÿ“บ A new $77 billion NBA media rights deal
  • ๐Ÿš€ The Lakers’ global brand and legacy
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Strategic roster changes & market power

๐Ÿ—ฃ Reactions from Legends

“Mark Walter is the best choice and will be the best caretaker of the Laker brand… Laker fans should be ecstatic.”
– Magic Johnson

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts called it “a very exciting day for the city of Los Angeles.”

๐Ÿ“œ A Look Back

The Buss family bought the Lakers in 1979 for just $67.5 million. This sale ends a remarkable 46-year dynasty of basketball excellence and legacy stewardship.

๐ŸŒŸ What This Means for the Future

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ Mark Walter brings deep sports experience
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Jeanie Buss ensures leadership continuity
  • ๐Ÿ† Fans hope for a new era of championships

๐Ÿ”— Sources

Tags:
NBA News Los Angeles Lakers Mark Walter Jeanie Buss

Gulam Sibtain

AI Tools & Tech News Blogger at AITrendy.digital

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