The Big Number

What the $12.5 billion Lakers sale means for Luka, LA & the NBA

August 19, 2026·1h 2m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the jaw-dropping $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers. The duo dives deep into the drama swirling around new buyers Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the ongoing Buss family legal saga and more. Tom and Dan also discuss the on-court implications for Luka Doncic and the rest of the Lakers’ new, young roster. Later, they share which players returning from injury they are most excited to watch this season including Tyrese Haliburton and Zach Edey. (1:20) The Big Number: Lakers' sale price (31:09) Little Numbers: LA's defense (34:51) Little Numbers: Lakers' projected net rating (40:11) Little Numbers: LA's average age (46:38) Comeback players to watch this season Subscribe to the The Big Number on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

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