"Behind the Scenes of the Lakers Sale: Phone Seizures Foreshadow Billion-Dollar Deal. In a shocking revelation, evidence has emerged that phone seizures took place months before the Los Angeles Lakers were sold to a high-profile duo consisting of Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a staggering $12.5 billion. The seizures, which are typically associated with high-stakes investigations, suggest that authorities were scrutinizing the Lakers' ownership group, led by Jeanie Buss, long before the sale was finalized. As the details of these phone seizures come to light, questions are being raised about the extent to which government agencies were involved in the Lakers' sale, and what implications this may have for the team's future."


Phone seizures took place months before Walter struck a $12.5 billion deal to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.