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Lakers’ Shocking $12.5B Sale, Cuban Drops Mavs Suit, Field of Dreams Tickets Soar

Aug 13, 2026 · 13m

Summary

The LA Lakers were sold for a record $12.5 billion to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, just 14 months after Mark Walter acquired them. CBS Sports remains uncertain about Tony Romo’s return following his arrest, with J.J. Watt stepping in as lead analyst. Mark Cuban withdrew his lawsuit against Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont but vows to stay involved in arena plans. Meanwhile, Field of Dreams game tickets are selling for over $1,000, and the Jonas Brothers will headline the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia.

Topics discussed

Nesquik advertisement Show intro: Lakers sale, Romo, and Field of Dreams Lakers sold for record $12.5 billion to Iger and Kushner Tony Romo's indefinite leave and J.J. Watt steps in Mark Cuban drops lawsuit against Mavericks owner Field of Dreams game ticket prices and details Analysis: Why Mark Walter sold the Lakers so quickly Sale impact limited to Lakers, not Dodgers or Sparks Walter's health issues and federal investigations Las Vegas NBA expansion update Josh Kushner's sports ambitions and Disney connection Jonas Brothers headline NFL halftime in Australia Today's sports schedule and show outro
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