The Lakers also enjoyed two legendary dynasties during the Buss family's ownership. The "Showtime" Lakers of the 1980s won five NBA titles and appeared in the Finals eight times. The early 2000s Lakers won three straight titles, the last team to do so in America's four major sports.

T he Los Angeles Lakers are being sold at a record price, ushering in a new era for the franchise. By any metric they are one of the most valuable and storied organizations in pro

The Los Angeles Lakers will have new majority ownership, selling to Mark Walter, the CEO of TWG Global and controlling owner of the Dodgers.