Who Is New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner?
His older brother, Jared Kushner, is married to Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka.
Josh Kushner, a son of the Trump family and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a reported $12.5 billion. The deal is subject to NBA approval. Kushner, 41, is known for his family's real estate connections and involvement in technology investments. His brother Jared is married to Ivanka Trump, and their father Charles is the U.S. ambassador to France and Monaco.
Kushner has previously owned stakes in the San Francisco Giants, Miami Heat, and Memphis Grizzlies. The Lakers' purchase comes after a failed FIFA deal led by Kushner's Thrive Eternal venture, which sought $4.2 billion from investors. Kushner and Iger previously discussed a potential NBA expansion team in Las Vegas.
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