Who is Josh Kushner? The 41-year-old billionaire buying the Los Angeles Lakers

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12 Aug 2026 • 11:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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Who is Josh Kushner? The 41-year-old billionaire buying the Los Angeles Lakers

  • American billionaire Josh Kushner and former Disney executive Bob Iger are acquiring a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion.
  • Kushner, 41, is the founder of Thrive Capital, co-founder of Oscar Health, and a former minority owner of the Memphis Grizzlies. He’s married to supermodel Karlie Kloss, with whom he shares three kids.
  • He is the younger brother of Jared Kushner, who is married to President Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump.
  • The Lakers' acquisition coincides with controversy surrounding Kushner's role in a collapsed $4.2 billion plan to buy a stake in FIFA competitions.
  • UEFA sent a letter to Kushner warning of potential legal action and demanding the preservation of all documents related to the FIFA deal.

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