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Less than a year after Mark Walter officially took majority ownership of the Lakers, the franchise is now being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This sale is not only a shock, but comes with many questions. One very notable one is what happens to current governor Jeanie Buss? Advertisement When Walter took over the team, the agreement …

The final scene of “The Dark Knight,” Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed 2008 blockbuster, is both a social experiment and a perfect encapsulation of the Russell Westbrook experience. To keep things brief, Jim Gordon (commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department) and Batman are standing over former ally Harvey Dent’s lifeless body following a fall (Dent was holding Gordon’s son hostage, …

Russell Westbrook is stepping away from the NBA after 18 seasons, he announced it in a video released on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Westbrook played for seven different teams in the league but had his longest stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008 to 2019. Advertisement The point guard was voted the 2016-17 MVP and was a nine-time All-Star during …

Even though ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly changing hands again, Jeanie Buss, the oldest daughter of former franchise owner Dr. Jerry Buss, could still remain the Lakers’ governor. Buss was granted the opportunity to continue in that role for at least five years after Mark Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, agreed to purchase a …

The Cleveland Cavaliers are right around the corner. Key dates for the 2026-27 NBA season have been unveiled ahead of the full schedule being released tomorrow. For now, we know some major games to mark your calendar for. Let’s start with their first game of the season. Advertisement Cleveland opens their season on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on …

The Lakers will open NBA Cup play against the same team they open the season with. The Lakers start the in-season tournament on Oct. 30 on the road against the Golden State Warriors at 7 p.m. PDT on Prime Video, the NBA announced Wednesday during another stage of the schedule release that will wrap up Thursday. The NBA Cup opener …

Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Kevin O’Connor and Trey Kirby react to the breaking news of Russell Westbrook’s retirement from the NBA after 18 seasons. Advertisement Later, KOC and Yaron Weitzman break down the bombshell sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. The pair unpacks the federal investigation surrounding Mark Walter’s finances, speculates on …

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is taking on a new project as a co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Iger and American businessman Josh Kushner reportedly bought the Lakers from Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner and TWG Global CEO Mark Walter for a record-breaking price. ESPN was the first to report the deal. Advertisement The sale has not been finalized by …

Russell Westbrook is calling it a career. The point guard announced his retirement from the NBA at age-37 on Wednesday after a brilliant career that spanned 18 seasons. Westbrook will be remembered as the 2017 NBA MVP, and the first player to average a triple-double since Oscar Robertson. Westbrook retires as the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209. It’s …

Russell Westbrook is calling it a career after 18 NBA seasons.  Westbrook announced his retirement from basketball in a video posted to his Instagram account on Wednesday, Aug. 12.  Westbrook finished his career as the all-time leader in triple-doubles with 209 in his storied career.  Advertisement He entered the NBA after being selected out of UCLA with the No. 4 …

Russell Westbrook is calling it a career. The nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection, former MVP and reigning triple-double king announced his retirement from basketball Wednesday. Westbrook made the announcement in a video narrated by actor Michael B Jordan that he shared on social media. That video features Westbrook watching his career highlights on a big screen then looking to “whatever’s …

When the NBA officially approved the $10 billion sale of the Lakers to a group led by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter in October 2025, it was supposed to signal an end to the mom-and-pop shop era of a franchise once owned by the Buss family. We figured the purchase would send an influx of financial resources into scouting …

Two-time NBA All-Star and former Iowa State standout Tyrese Haliburton is set to return to his collegiate roots as the Indiana Pacers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in an exhibition game at Hilton Coliseum. Scheduled for Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., the contest marks the fourth time an NBA exhibition has been held at the venue and the first such event …

The Los Angeles Lakers’ proposed sale for more than $12 billion would set a record for a North American sports team. But it would only be the latest example of the rapid increases in the value of pro franchises. As leagues have become more welcoming to large ownership groups and venture capital firms joining their ranks, the dollar figures have …

Schedules have dropped for some of the NBA’s flagship days — a blockbuster Opening Day triple-header on NBC and Peacock, a five-game showcase of the NBA’s best on Christmas Day — and now we have even more news. We also have the schedule for the four games on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January and four more on Presidents …

The Emirates NBA Cup is returning for a fourth season, with the league announcing the slate of games on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The league’s 30 teams are each placed into groups of five within their conference, based on their win-loss records from the 2025-26 regular season. Advertisement Each team plays four group stage games against each team in their group, …

The NBA released its schedule for the 2026 NBA Cup. The league’s annual in-season tournament will begin on Friday, Oct. 30. The tournament is divided into six groups of five teams each. Each team will play four group-stage games. Advertisement The knockout games begin on Friday, Dec. 4. The championship will be played Friday, Dec. 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in …

Ben Simmons is trying to make an NBA comeback at 30 years old after injuries kept him out of the league last season. The forward is training with the Australian national men’s basketball team in private runs this week with the hope of making the 2028 Olympic roster, and as videos from those sessions start to circulate, it’s time for …

The Los Angeles Lakers will embark on a new era of ownership under Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, marking a shift for one of the league’s most iconic franchises. Josh Kushner’s last name might sound familiar due to his familial connections. He is the younger brother of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Advertisement Although Josh is the son of …

Regardless of how much anyone probes, researches and scouts, some players will always break free of their pre-draft scouting reports and reinvent themselves. Usually, though, it takes a few years, not a few days. Enter Caleb Wilson, the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Advertisement The 20-year-old has been thoroughly scouted. He’s been thoroughly analyzed. Everyone had an idea …

What a difference a year makes. Less than a year after Dodgers owner Mark Walter bought the Lakers for a record-breaking sum, L.A.’s iconic NBA franchise is now being sold to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger for at least $12 billion, sources familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Times, $2 billion more than …

Billionaire Mark Walter is reportedly selling the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner for a record-breaking $12.5 billion. “As lifelong NBA fans, we are deeply honored for the opportunity to become stewards of the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world. We have immense respect for …

Mark Walter’s time as the Los Angeles Lakers’ owner did not last long. A year after purchasing a controlling interest in the team, Walter will sell the Lakers to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Kushner and Iger were reportedly involved in an expansion process to get …

Mark Walter’s time as the Los Angeles Lakers’ owner did not last long. A year after purchasing a controlling interest in the team, Walter will sell the Lakers to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Kushner and Iger were reportedly involved in an expansion process to get an NBA team in Las …

MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK – APRIL 14: A juvenile bald eagle flies over the Massapequa Preserve on April 14, 2026 in Massapequa, New York. The Long Island region provides a welcome habitat to a host of wildlife. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Extenuating day of work at P&T with so much NBA content around this time of the …