The Lakers have a NEW ownership situation, and there are plenty of questions surrounding Mark Walter’s decision to sell the franchise. Did Walter need the money, and why is he selling the Lakers so soon? We break down the latest details of the Lakers sale and what it means for the future of the franchise.

We’ll also discuss Jeanie Buss staying involved with the Lakers, Bob Iger’s connection to the Clippers, and Luka Dončić’s reaction to the shocking Lakers ownership change.

Plus, we’ll take a look at the biggest NBA storylines, what the Lakers’ new ownership could mean for Rob Pelinka and the team’s plans around Luka, and how this could impact the Lakers moving forward.

🔥 Topics Covered:
• Mark Walter sells the Lakers — why now?
• Did Mark Walter need money?
• Jeanie Buss staying with the Lakers
• Bob Iger’s Clippers connection
• Luka Dončić reacts to the Lakers sale
• New Lakers ownership and what it means for the franchise
• Lakers offseason & NBA news
• What’s next for Luka and the Lakers?

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0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

10:34 – Bill Plaschke says the Lakers sale doesn’t pass the “smell test”

16:06 – What we know about the Lakers sale so far

26:54 – Listener comments

31:29 – Info on Bob Iger & Joshua Kushner

38:49 – Jeanie Buss expected to stay with Lakers

41:03 – Listener comments

46:21 – Chris Paul a name to watch for the Lakers front office?

50:47 – Luka’s thoughts on the sale

54:19 – Listener comments

56:25 – Russell Westbrook retiring from the NBA

58:55 – Listener comments

Photo Credit: Creator: Jayne Kamin-Oncea + https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/team/front-office/mark-walter + Luke Hales / Getty Images + https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/bill-simmons-believes-chris-paul-could-join-the-lakers-front-office-following-historic-12-5b-team-sale

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