Lakers owner Mark Walter and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner met Thursday to finalize the transaction and are expected to sign the formal agreement soon, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Walter, Kushner finalize terms of Lakers sale at $12.5B valuation
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