The keys to the Los Angeles Lakers are set to change hands. On Wednesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Jeanie Buss, whose family had owned the Lakers since 1979, would be selling her family’s majority stake in the team to minority owner Mark Walter.

The sale is one of a few high-profile deals for NBA franchises in recent years. The Celtics were acquired by Bill Chisholm earlier this year for $6.1 billion, and Mat Ishbia bought the Suns for $4 billion in 2023. Those dollar figures, however, pale in comparison to what Walter just shelled out for the Lakers.

The Lakers have been sold for a staggering $10 billion fee. It's a North American sports franchise record. Here are others that sold for big money.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of questions to answer around the roster this offseason, and the front office is expected to be aggressive in adding talent. The team needs to upgrade in the frontcourt,

LeBron James' greatness as a basketball player has led to an embarrassment of riches that includes a one-of-a kind career, a 1.2 billion net worth and a legacy that includes playing with his own son in an NBA game.

LeBron James criticized the discourse around "ring culture" in the NBA, pushing back on the idea that a player's greatness is measured by how many championships he wins.

LeBron James has won four championships during his illustrious career, but even he is still confused why "ring culture" is a more prevalent topic in the NBA than other sports.