LeBron ‘King’ James has a golden route to his next major NBA career move thanks to the Lakers’ record $10 billion sale.

Here’s the latest on the blockbuster $10 billion Lakers sale—and what it could mean for LeBron James’s future:

Lakers Sold for Record $10 Billion
Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners and co-owner of Chelsea FC, agreed to acquire majority ownership of the Lakers from the Buss family in a deal valuing the franchise at $10 billion, the highest ever for a U.S. sports team

The Buss family will retain a minority stake (~15%), with Jeanie Buss remaining as team governor for the foreseeable future

Why This Matters
Walter already owns the LA Dodgers, Chelsea FC, the WNBA Sparks, and has stakes in Formula 1 and women’s ho

Magic Johnson praised Walter as an ideal steward of the Lakers’ legacy

LeBron’s Path to Ownership
LeBron James, now 40, holds a net worth around $1.2 billion. He has previously expressed interest in owning an NBA team post-retirement, potentially in an expansion city like Las Vegas

The deal with Walter could lead to opportunities for LeBron to become a co‑owner of the Lakers or spearhead a new Las Vegas franchise—echoing Michael Jordan’s transition to NBA ownership

His vast business portfolio already includes minority stakes in Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as involvement in the WNB

What’s Next
League approval for the sale is pending and may take several months

On the court, Luka Dončić expressed optimism about the team’s future under Walter

As for LeBron, he’s evaluating his player option for 2025–26 amid his long-term ownership aspirations

Bottom Line
The Lakers sale marks a dramatic shift in sports ownership and opens a clear path for LeBron—already a billionaire and influential power broker—to transition into NBA ownership. Whether he joins Walter or leads a Las Vegas team, the infrastructure is now aligned for his next big move off the court.