What the Lakers' $10 Billion Valuation Means for the Future of Sports
On today's Big Take podcast, what the Lakers' record-breaking sale means for the city of Los Angeles, the business of sports and fans.
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Late last week, the Buss family, longtime owners of the Los Angeles Lakers, announced that they would sell the franchise for a record-breaking $10 billion valuation.
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