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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

NBA confirms new majority LA Lakers owner

Billionaire Mark Walter has been confirmed as the new majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers by the NBA.

Walter was unanimously approved by the NBA Board of Governors on Thursday before immediately closing on the purchase of the franchise from the Buss family at a reported $10bn valuation.

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