Ousted Disney CEO shows little remorse for raising prices at amusement parks Bob Chapek introduced an airline-style dynamic pricing and monetized previously free perks The Independent UK · Sep 24
New Apple CEO John Ternus faces an old problem: the innovator's dilemma Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Sep 1
Legal wrangling over $12.5B Lakers sale shows how family trusts don’t guarantee a business stays in the family The Buss family’s 47-year ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, 17-time NBA champions, could soon come to an end despite their patriarch’s clear wishes before he died. A group of investors that includes former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner – the brother of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s… The Conversation · Aug 24
From Showtime to Insurance Time: how the LA Lakers became a $12.5bn hedge fund play From Showtime to a $12.5bn flip: the LA Lakers’ latest sale proves private equity investors are treating NBA franchises like cheap real estate The Guardian - US · Aug 21
Jeanie Buss vs. Her Own Family: Inside the Fight Over the Lakers' Last 17.8% Bob Iger and Josh Kushner want the Buss family's final Lakers shares. Jeanie Buss calls her siblings' sale vote void and threatens to sue. Latin Times · Aug 19
One of the VC world's biggest stars is doubling down on sports in a big way, and there's a compelling tax reason behind the strategy Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner's $12.5 billion deal with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to buy the Los Angeles Lakers vaults him into an elite club. Fortune · Aug 19
Is the Jeanie Buss-Lakers Sale Saga the Real-Life NBA ‘Succession’? “You are not serious people” might be what Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are thinking about the Buss family right about now. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Three Big Questions Circling the Lakers Amid Potential Sale of Buss Family’s Remaining Stake What the potential sale of the Buss family’s remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers could mean for the rest of the franchise. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Source: Why Jeanie Buss Says Siblings Can’t Sell Family’s Stake in Lakers In a letter obtained by Sports Illustrated, Jeanie Buss is contesting an attempt by her five siblings to sell the family’s 17.8% stake of the Lakers. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Disney offer disappointing answer when quizzed on The Hunt for Ben Solo Disappointed Star Wars fans have again been told "the force is not with" them about Kylo Ren spin-off project The Hunt for Ben Solo. BANG Premier · Aug 16
Josh Kushner’s Thrive Fund grows sevenfold to $3.7 billion on AI bets The letter highlights an investing strategy that Thrive pioneered in the venture capital industry: concentrating on a small subset of companies, rather than indexing an entire market. While many VC firms spread bets across dozens of companies, Thrive’s strategy is much more focused. The Economic Times · Aug 15
Billionaire Joshua Kushner just bought the Lakers for $12.5 billion—OpenAI's Sam Altman once said he 'doesn't care' what others think As Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger close in on a record $12.5 billion Lakers deal, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once said Kushner makes 'high-conviction bets'. Fortune · Aug 14
Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion The Independent UK · Aug 14
The Lakers have become a poker chip for some of the most powerful men in America One of the most famous teams in the world is about to change hands for the second time in less than a year for more than $12bn. Will anyone push back? The Guardian - US · Aug 13
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 What Exactly Is the Connection Between New Lakers Owner Josh Kushner and Donald Trump's Family? Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, instantly raising questions about Kushner's family connection to Donald Trump.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 13 SI:AM | Farewell to Russell Westbrook, the Most Entertaining Player of His Generation On and off the court, the future Hall of Famer was one of a kind.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Who is Josh Kushner? From ChatGPT investor to NBA team LA Lakers co-owner, check his net worth and Trump family connection Josh Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, is set to buy the Los Angeles Lakers alongside former Disney CEO Bob Iger in a reported $12.5 billion deal. The blockbuster transaction has put Kushner in the spotlight, raising interest in the businessman’s career, multibillion-dollar fortune, family background and rise from tech investor…
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 Internet Jokes 'The Lakers Can't Lose Now' After Trump-Linked Josh Kushner Set to Buy the Team: Who Is He? The Los Angeles Lakers are on the verge of a record $12.5 billion sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, marking the most expensive transaction in North American sports history.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 12 JJ Redick’s Old Podcast Episode With Bob Iger Won’t Make Lakers Fans Very Happy Hold up. Iger is... a Clippers fan?
Cinemablend · Aug 12 Former Disney Boss Buying L.A. Lakers Is Most California Thing Ever, And Reactions Are...Not Good There's a lot of chatter surrounding the situation.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Lakers sold for $12.5 billion? Inside the Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner deal that could rewrite sports Billionaire Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger are set to buy the Lakers. This reported $12.5 billion deal would be the most expensive sports team sale ever. The transaction follows Mark Walter's acquisition of controlling interest last year. NBA Board of Governors approval is still required for the…
Fortune · Aug 12 Bob Iger and Josh Kushner buy the LA Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, up 25% in just the 14 months since Mark Walter bought them The pair are buying the team from Mark Walter, who paid $10 billion for it just over a year ago, and someone who Magic Johnson once said would own the team for decades.
International Business Times · Aug 12 Joshua Kushner And Bob Iger Are The New Owners Of The LA Lakers In $12.5 Billion Deal Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner are the new owners of the LA Lakers in a $12.5 billion valuation.
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Who is Josh Kushner? The 41-year-old billionaire buying the Los Angeles Lakers IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 Lakers Sold for Record £9.3B as Billionaire Owner Mark Walter Faces Deepening US Federal Probe The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record £9.3 billion, as former owner Mark Walter faces a federal probe into his financial dealings.