Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to Buy Lakers in Record $12 Billion-Plus Deal

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Josh Kushner and Bob Iger to Buy Lakers in Record $12 Billion-Plus Deal

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Lakers from Mark Walter for more than $12 billion, according to ESPN. The pair previously participated in Las Vegas expansion talks before pivoting to the record-setting purchase. Walter, who acquired a controlling stake from the Buss family last year, will sell the franchise in what would be a historic NBA transaction.

By Raahib Singh

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What WNBA Games are on Today? WNBA Schedule (August 12)

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What WNBA Games are on Today? WNBA Schedule (August 12)

Wednesday’s WNBA Rivals Week slate features three games. Toronto visits Dallas at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network, before Chicago faces Golden State and Minnesota visits Portland in simultaneous 10 p.m. ET tipoffs. The Valkyries enter with the league’s second-best record, while the Lynx lead the WNBA at 27-7, adding playoff stakes to the late doubleheader.

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Clippers Could Sign-and-Trade Bennedict Mathurin for Assets

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Clippers Could Sign-and-Trade Bennedict Mathurin for Assets

The Clippers could pursue a sign-and-trade involving Bennedict Mathurin with a team willing to provide assets, according to Ohm Youngmisuk. Los Angeles could seek a promising young player, draft picks or both in return for Mathurin. The potential move would allow the Clippers to turn Mathurin into additional assets while reshaping their roster around their broader longer-term plans.

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Yaxel Lendeborg Floored By Steph Curry's Workout

Yaxel was the latest in a line of rookies to bear witness to Curry's jaw-dropping workout. "I was like, this dude don’t really miss at all. That s**t was damn near making me mad. Like, I’m mad as hell lowkey.. I just saw him work out today bro. I was glazing the whole time."

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Mike Dunleavy Says Warriors Have Been “Super Aggressive”

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Mike Dunleavy Says Warriors Have Been “Super Aggressive”

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy says Golden State has been "super aggressive" this offseason, despite not making major moves. Dunleavy revealed he has made numerous cold calls while offering significant assets for players. He remains confident the Warriors can improve the roster during the season if necessary, emphasizing the organization's continued efforts to build a stronger team around Stephen Curry.

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Brian Windhorst Calls Kawhi Leonard Situation “Extraordinarily Troubling”

Brian Windhorst called the Kawhi Leonard situation "extraordinarily troubling," pointing to reports of a second deal involving Leonard and a slowed trade to Toronto. Windhorst also questioned Daktronics' response, noting that the company did not fully deny the allegations. "The lack of response for days on end... does not look like a full denial to me,” he said.

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