Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for $12 billion, ESPN reportsLOS ANGELES -- The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN. We have immense respect for the leadership and vision of Jerry and Jeanie Buss," Kushner and Iger said in a statement. View of the Los Angeles Lakers logo on the floor of the UCLA Health Training Center, their training faculity, on May 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers belong to Los Angeles, and I have every confidence the best is still ahead," Walter said in a statement. Walter and TWG Global have interests in multiple professional sports organizations, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Sparks, Premier League club Chelsea and the Professional Women's Hockey League.