The legendary basketball team based out of Los Angeles, known as the LA Lakers, was recently purchased in a groundbreaking deal worth an astounding $10 billion.
In 1979, Jerry Buss and his family assumed control over the Lakers, playing a significant role in shaping it into one of the most legendary NBA franchises.
For many years now, it has been a residence for some of the most renowned figures in basketball history, such as Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and LeBron James.
On June 19th, last Wednesday, the family signed a deal to offload the Lakers for an unprecedented sum of cash.
Lakers sold for $10 Billion
As a gamer putting on my sports analyst hat, I’ve just learned an exciting piece of news: The folks behind the mighty LA Dodgers have just snapped up the legendary Lakers team for a whopping ten billion dollars! Talk about leveling up in the world of sports ownership!
As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride when I hear that this historic sale marks the biggest transaction in the annals of sports franchising. It feels just right for such an iconic team, one whose legacy looms large on the global stage.
As a gamer, I’ve got to share some big-ticket transactions that made headlines recently. In 2025, a whopping $6.1 billion was splashed out for the acquisition of the Boston Celtics, while back in 2023, an impressive $6.05 billion changed hands when the NFL’s Washington Commanders were sold.
According to Sports Illustrated, here’s a list of the 10 priciest purchases of American sports teams:
1. 2019: Miami Dolphins – David Tepper ($1.86 billion)
2. 2014: Los Angeles Dodgers – Guggenheim Baseball Management ($2.15 billion)
3. 2012: New York Mets – Sternberg/Wilpon group ($2.125 billion)
4. 2019: Carolina Panthers – David Tepper ($2.275 billion)
5. 2010: Philadelphia 76ers – Joshua Harris ($2.3 billion)
6. 2018: Pittsburgh Steelers – Rooney Family ($2.64 billion)
7. 2019: Denver Broncos – Walmart heir Walton-Penner family ($4.65 billion)
8. 2022: Washington Commanders (formerly Redskins) – Tishman Speyer, Stanley & Swid ($4.6 billion)
9. 2018: New England Patriots – Kraft Group ($4.03 billion)
10. 2017: Atlanta Hawks – Tony Ressler ($1.4 billion)
- LA Lakers – $10 Billion
- Boston Celtics – $6.1 Billion
- Washington Commanders – $6.05 Billion
- Denver Broncos – $4.65 Billion
- Phoenix Suns & Mercury – $4 billion
- Dallas Mavericks – $3.5 billion
- Charlotte Hornets – $3 billion
- New York Mets – $2.4 billion
- Brooklyn Nets – $2.35 billion
- Carolina Panthers – $2.275 billion
Besides their professional basketball careers, LeBron James and his son Bronny also enjoy spending time playing video games together. In fact, last October, LeBron asked Call of Duty developers to include his son in the game, which they responded to swiftly.
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2025-06-19 23:18