Businessman Mark Walter’s acquisition of the majority ownership stake of the Los Angeles Lakers, in a deal that puts the franchise valuation at $10 billion, is expected to close in the third or fourth

The Buss family’s sale of the majority ownership of the Lakers to Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter is expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year.

Jerry Buss, Jeanie's father, originally purchased the franchise in 1979, and the family has remained in control of the team for the last 46 years. Walter purchased a minority stake in 2021 before last week's agreement to acquire the majority stake for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.