The Los Angeles Lakers have been purchased for a record-setting amount. “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. The Lakers posted a 53-29 record but finished fourth in the NBA’s Western Conference after a second-round loss to the Thunder. The Lakers will unveil an updated roster featuring multiple new players, and it will try to return to the Western Conference Finals. The Polymarket traders don’t quite see the Lakers winning the Western Conference.