Lakers Make History, Russell Westbrook Retires and NBA Christmas Games Revealed | Chiney Today
The Los Angeles Lakers have been sold to a group led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger at a record-breaking $12.5 billion valuation.Ramona Shelburne, who broke the story, joins Chiney Ogwumike to reveal how the stunning deal came together in just three days, why the Lakers became the ultimate prize, and what their historic valuation could mean for every NBA franchise.
Plus, Chiney and Ramona celebrate Russell Westbrook’s unforgettable career after the L.A. hoops legend announced his retirement after 18 unforgettable seasons. They also unwrap the NBA’s Opening Night and Christmas Day schedules, including the matchups they cannot wait to watch.
IN THIS EPISODE:
💰 Inside the Lakers sale: How Kushner and Iger landed the franchise in a matter of days.
🏠 The offer that changed everything: Why a group pursuing NBA expansion pivoted toward the Lakers.
🤝 Kushner and Iger’s connection: How their friendship and sports partnership developed.
📈 A record $12.5 billion valuation: What the sale means for the Knicks, Warriors and the rest of the NBA.
💜 Russell Westbrook retires: Celebrating the heart, intensity and legacy of a future Hall of Famer.
🎄 Christmas Day basketball: The best gift, the naughty-list matchup and the game still missing from the schedule.
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Timestamps:
-0:00 Intro
-1:45 Ramona Shelburne joins the show!
-2:10 How did Kushner and Iger pull off this record-breaking deal?
-5:39 The Kushner and Iger connection that was built
-10:19 So how did they come up with the money to purchase the Lakers?!
-13:55 What the $12.5B valuation means for other NBA teams
-16:41 Thank you Russell Westbrook for 18 amazing seasons
-21:06 Hot Headlines: Reacting to Opening Night and Christmas NBA schedule
-27:35 Goodbye
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