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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
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 12: Mark Walter and Jeanie Buss attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)
(Allen Berezovsky)
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