The Los Angeles Lakers logo at midcourt during Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Kirby Lee, Imagn Images Aug 13, 2026 Aug 13, 2026 Updated Aug 13, 2026 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link On Wednesday, Mark Walter agreed to sell the Lakers to businessman Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Kirby Lee, Imagn Images As featured on Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Most Popular Hershey wins chocolate pumpkin lawsuit Use of untested 'Wolverine' peptide backed by RFK Jr. on the rise, study finds Tucson luxury home sets record with $8.6 million sale Tucson official: Air Force won't pay for D-M groundwater cleanup now These new Arizona laws took effect this weekend Promotions Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Download our mobile app for a customized experience! View All