The Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, according to a new report. The Lakers are reportedly being sold to Josh Kushner, the founder of Thrive Capital, and Bob Iger, the former CEO of Disney, for an unprecedented price exceeding $12 billion, as per sources referenced by Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com.Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are reportedly acquiring the Lakers for over $12 billion (Getty Images via AFP)Kushner and Iger had previously participated in the expansion efforts in Las Vegas. However, in a surprising development, they shifted their focus to present a bold offer to acquire the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had acquired a controlling stake in the team from the Buss family last year.Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read MoreSee Less