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Who Is Joshua Kushner, the New Lakers Co-Owner?
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Joshua Kushner is a venture capitalist who co-founded Thrive Capital, an investment firm. He has invested in artificial intelligence companies and health insurance ventures. Kushner became a co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026 as part of an ownership group change with the NBA team.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/business/joshua-kushner-lakers.html