NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic about the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to investor Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner buy the Los Angeles Lakers
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Bob Iger and Josh Kushner to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers
Former Disney CEO and Jared Kushner's brother buying Lakers
LA Lakers sell for a record $12.5 billion to ex-Disney CEO Iger and Jared Kushner’s brother Josh | CNN Business
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers for $12.5 billion
LA Lakers sell for a record $12 billion to ex-Disney CEO Iger and Jared Kushner’s brother Josh | CNN Business
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Iger, Kushner to buy Los Angeles Lakers in record $12.5bn deal
NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to be sold for $12.5bn to Kushner and Iger
Former Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers.
The NBA Board of Governors, which meets in September, needs to approve the $12 billion sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner.
In a stunning twist, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner are buying one of the greatest trophy assets…
In a statement, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner said they "were deeply honored" by the opportunity.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner are buying one of the greatest trophy assets in US sports: The Los…
Josh Kushner is the younger brother of former Trump adviser Jared Kushner
