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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
A wind of revolution is blowing across the NBA, and its epicenter is Los Angeles. Amid a hectic offseason, the Lakers have just undergone a historic turning point: the franchise has been officially sold. This news, which had been circulating for several months, has now been confirmed—and it could permanently shake up the league’s balance of power.
It’s Mark Walter, already the owner of the MLB’s Dodgers, who has purchased the Lakers for an estimated $10 billion. Jeanie Buss, who had been running the team for over a decade, is stepping down as head of the iconic California franchise. This is a massive change, especially as many fans had been calling for deep changes in the team’s sporting direction. The new owner arrives with a reputation for ambitious management—and more importantly, with virtually unlimited financial means.
Anthony Irwin : “This sale has been in the works for *years*. The Buss family gets a huge payout and the Lakers are now equipped with the incredibly deep pockets that have made the Dodgers into the juggernaut they are. This is a truly momentous day for the entire NBA landscape.”
Revolution underway for the Lakers?
In the short term, this purchase might lead the Lakers to accept paying the luxury tax in order to build a competitive roster around Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Many observers are expecting swift changes internally, both within the coaching staff and front office. For some fans, it’s even seen as a chance to rebuild the franchise on more modern and ambitious foundations.
Walter’s arrival could also shift the Lakers’ overall philosophy in the trade market. Until now, the franchise has often taken a cautious approach, prioritizing financial stability. But with a new owner known for bold investments in sports, Los Angeles could embrace a much more aggressive strategy—and the coming weeks may already offer a glimpse of that.
Finally, this sale repositions the Lakers as a major player in the race for future superstars. When a historic franchise with a competitive roster and a spend-happy owner comes knocking, it automatically becomes a serious destination for the league’s top talent. In a league where power shifts fast, the Lakers may have just reclaimed the weapon they were missing to return to dominance.
With such an investor now at the helm, the Lakers could once again become the giants they once were. The only question is how this wealth will be used—and whether it will truly bring the franchise back to the top. A new era is beginning in Los Angeles, and the entire NBA is holding its breath.
