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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (AP Photo)
In a historic development that has shaken the sports business world, the Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a staggering $10 billion. According to a report from ESPN, Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global and co-owner of the Dodgers, will acquire majority ownership from the Buss family, who have led the franchise for decades.
Despite the sale, Jeanie Buss will retain her role as team governor.This $10 billion valuation doesn't just break records, it redefines the ceiling for professional sports franchises. Previously, the highest sale was the Boston Celtics earlier this year for $6.1 billion, a figure now dwarfed by this Lakers megadeal. With the NBA on the brink of a massive new $75 billion media rights deal, this move highlights the surging value of elite sports teams.Here’s how the most expensive sports team sales now stack up.
Top 10 Most Expensive Sports Team Sales of All Time:
- Los Angeles Lakers – $10 Billion (2025)
- Boston Celtics – $6.1 Billion (2025)
- Washington Commanders – $6.05 Billion (2023)
- Chelsea FC – $5.4 Billion (2022)
- Denver Broncos – $4.65 Billion (2022)
- Phoenix Suns & Mercury – $4 Billion (2023)
- Dallas Mavericks – $3.5 Billion (2023)
- Charlotte Hornets – $3 Billion (2023)
- New York Mets – $2.4 Billion (2020)
- Carolina Panthers – $2.275 Billion (2018)
Walter’s acquisition of the Lakers not only cements the franchise as the most valuable in sports history but also positions them at the forefront of a rapidly evolving entertainment and media landscape. With Luka Dončić now the centrepiece and a rich legacy behind them, the Lakers could be heading into another golden era, both on and off the court.
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