The Purple Room

Author: Alex Hollingsworth

Weve rebranded! The Purple Room Podcast (formerly Laker Central) is your home for everything Los Angeles Lakers. From breaking news and trade rumors to game reactions, film breakdowns, roster analysis, and bold opinions, each episode dives into what matters most to Lakers fans. Whether its free agency, the NBA Draft, or the playoff chase, youll get thoughtful analysis and passionate conversationbecause its always about the Lakers.
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Genres: Basketball, Sports

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Lakers Sold Again: Who Are Bob Iger & Josh Kushner?
Wednesday, 12 August, 2026

The Lakers are changing ownership again. Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the franchise at a staggering $12.5 billion valuation, just over a year after Mark Walter took control. I break down who the new owners are, the federal investigation surrounding Walter’s business empire, and what this new era could mean for Luka Dončić and the future of the Lakers.