Lakers Latest Big Sports Franchise Grabbing Private Equity To Keep Pace

Lakers Latest Big Sports Franchise Grabbing Private Equity To Keep Pace

The Lakers sale, at a $10 billion valuation, is the latest private equity move into premium sports assets. A changing sports TV and league ecosystem will need the money.

Top 10 Richest Team Purchases: Lakers Sell for Record $10 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers are about to be sold at a valuation of $10 billion, smashing the previous record for the purchase price. Here are the top 10 richest sales in team sport history!

Soaring Team Valuations Likely Pushing NBA Closer To Expansion Talks

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said expansion could be on the table soon. (File photo) The NBA’s path to expansion appears to be clearing fast, helped along by two record-shattering team valuations, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps. The Boston Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale in March stunned league insiders, and this week’s news that the Los Angeles Lakers are changing hands at a staggering $10 billion valuation has only added fu…

Fans asked the same question after Lakers sold for $10 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers are selling for a ridiculous price tag of $10 billion. That crazy amount had fans asking the same question afterwards. The Lakers are the fifth NBA franchise to sell since 2023. The Phoenix Suns sold for $4 billion in 2023; the Charlotte Hornets sold for $3 billion; the Dallas Mavericks sold for $3.5 billion; the Boston Celtics sold in 2025 for $6.1 billion, and the Lakers just sold for $10 billion. The prices to own NBA f…