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A Miami man just bought a stake in the Lakers: What to know
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: B. Scott McLendon , as published by Miami New Times
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The buyer is Joshua Kushner, who already holds a minority stake in the Heat.
A Miami resident has acquired a stake in the Lakers. The buyer is Joshua Kushner, who already holds a minority stake in the Heat. This purchase was reportedly made over the weekend and is described as record-breaking.
Details of the transaction are available from ESPN. Further information on this development can be found through ESPN, which reported on the purchase. Kushner's existing connection to Miami's sports scene through his stake in the Heat adds a local angle to this story.
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Category: sports ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Miami New Times ·
Reading time: 1 min
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