Lakers Sold AGAIN & Steph Curry's Future

August 12, 2026

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Lakers Sold Again, Curry's Future Questioned, and the Grizzlies Rebuild

The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold for the second time in 18 months—this time for $12 billion to a group led by former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. The deal, reported by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, comes just 18 months after Mark Walter purchased the franchise for $10 billion. The hosts of Locked On NBA Daily called the situation "weird" from multiple angles, raising questions about ownership stability across the league, the implications for NBA expansion, and what this means for the Lakers' front office structure.

The Lakers Sale: A Strange Sequence of Events

The sale caught observers off guard for several reasons. Mark Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud by his other companies—his phone was seized by the FBI last fall. He also suffered a stroke in 2024, with reports of investor concerns about his ability to lead. The hosts noted that Walter had begun integrating the Lakers and Dodgers under one roof, sharing sponsorship deals and analytics, a process that now must be unwound.

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1 (01:09) **Lakers Sold Again for $12 Billion** - Breaking news that the Lakers have been sold for the second time in 18 months, shifting from Mark Walter to an Iger/Kushner group.
2 (03:51) **Weird Timing and Ownership Instability** - The panel discusses how the rushed sale reflects broader concerns about NBA ownership stability.
3 (07:17) **Expansion Implications** - How the Lakers sale affects the planned Las Vegas expansion team.
4 (11:57) **Jeanie Buss's Future with the Lakers** - The sale raises questions about the long-time owner's role and power within the organization.
5 (13:03) **Warriors GM Dunleavy on Steph Curry's Future** - Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s press conference comments about Steph Curry potentially leaving raise eyebrows.
6 (15:44) **Dunleavy's "We Tried" Excuse** - The GM's claim that the Warriors attempted many trades that fell through is met with skepticism.
7 (18:16) **Bob Myers vs. Mike Dunleavy** - The conversation pivots to whether Bob Myers deserves more credit for the Warriors' dynasty.

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Show Notes

The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold AGAIN—just 18 months after Mark Walter purchased the franchise. Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize react to the reported $12 billion sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner and discuss what Walter's situation could mean for the Lakers, NBA franchise valuations and potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle.

Then, Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. raised eyebrows when asked whether Steph Curry will finish his career in Golden State. Was Dunleavy simply acknowledging Curry's power over his own future, or should Warriors fans be worried that the franchise is preparing for an eventual breakup?

Finally, it's back to the Rotation Lab for the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. era over, the guys build an opening-night rotation around Cameron Boozer and examine what's next for one of the NBA's newest rebuilds.

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