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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Briane Nebria

What Exactly Is the Connection Between New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner and Donald Trump's Family?

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The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion (Credit: PaleyMC/Flickr)

The Los Angeles Lakers are changing hands in a monumental transaction that has stunned the sporting world, as venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney chief executive Bob Iger finalise an unprecedented agreement to acquire the historic NBA franchise for a staggering $12.5 billion, a landmark deal that instantly revives questions about the link between Josh and Donald Trump.

Reported by ESPN, the historic deal surpasses all previous benchmarks, pushing global sports asset valuations to an entirely new tier. Yet, even as sports analysts dissect the financial mechanics of the massive buyout alongside former Disney chief executive Bob Iger, public fascination has gravitated heavily toward the surname of co-frontman Josh Kushner and its prominent, complex place within the broader landscape of American political dynasties.

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