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Lakers sold in 72 hours; Oregon's season collapses; LAFC probe abuse…
Kushner and Iger agreed to buy the franchise from Mark Walter at a record twelve point five billion dollar valuation; the Buss family still can't agree.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 2:31 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are ESPN's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by ESPN: “Inside the stunning 72-hour Lakers sale -- and the uncertainty that still looms”, with reporting from Yahoo Sports and Forbes.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:31 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell.
- Topics: Oregon, Lakers.
- BBN covered this story before: Oregon QB Moore not expected back this season (October 26).
The real story
The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.
- ESPNInside the stunning 72-hour Lakers sale -- and the uncertainty that still looms
- ESPNFrom championship hopes to rock bottom, what went wrong for Oregon?
- Yahoo SportsLAFC launch investigation as Son Heung-min suffers shocking racist abuse following fierce MLS derby clash
- ForbesL.A. Lakers $12.5 Billion Sale Gets Even Messier Thanks To Buss Family Drama August 21, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Lakers sold in seventy-two hours.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorJosh Kushner and Bob Iger agreed to buy them from Mark Walter at a twelve point five billion dollar valuation, a record for a sports team sale.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwelve point five billion. Does that include parking?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorWalter paid ten billion last year.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe Buss siblings took about half a billion each, and now Jeanie Buss is fighting the sale of the family's remaining stake.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA hearing is set for December eighth.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThree days to sell, four months to argue.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNow to Eugene, where Oregon lost twenty-one to ten to Illinois with a backup quarterback.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's three losses before November, the first time since twenty eighteen.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThree?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorKicker Gage Hurych hit one of four field goals, after going nine for nine earlier.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI rode a bench for four seasons and never missed once.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCan he get a refund on the other three?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorA more serious story now.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLAFC have launched an investigation after a spectator was filmed hurling a racial slur at Son Heung-min following Sunday's derby draw with the Galaxy.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFans online are demanding action, and the club says it is looking into it.
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- Oregon QB Moore not expected back this season · ESPN
- Lakers sold in 72 hours; Oregon's season collapses; LAFC probe abuse… (this story)
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