Ryan Ward

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline during the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks made a blockbuster trade that rocked the league and, by extension, professional sports in the United States.

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Sports By Ryan Ward Sports Illustrated September 12, 2026 2:54 PM

After only 14 months of ownership, Mark Walter, the majority stakeholder, decided to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record-setti

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The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone massive changes this NBA offseason, with several players coming and going, another ownership change , and new faces in the front office reporting to longtime general manager Rob Pelinka.

The Las Vegas Raiders will be without star tight end Brock Bowers to start the season, but they may have some good news ahead of Week 1.

After only 14 months of ownership, Mark Walter , the majority stakeholder, decided to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for