NYT
Sports Team Sale Prices Keep Hitting New Highs
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers were valued at $12.5 billion in a transaction this week, according to the sale terms. Recent sports team transactions have included valuations at similar or higher levels.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/business/sports-team-values-billionaires.html