What’s next for Mark Walter’s sports empire?

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Inside Lakers mega-deal: Mark Walter made a shocking decision. Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner jumped at the chance

The lightning-quick sale of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner comes as Mark Walter faces federal probes into allegedly conflicted insurance loans.

FBI seized phones from Mark Walter, top deputy before $12.5B Lakers sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger: report

The FBI seized the phones of billionaire Mark Walter and a top Guggenheim Investments executive last year as federal prosecutors investigated businesses in his sprawling financial empire — months before he struck a $12.

Dodgers news: Shohei Ohtani could opt out of contract if Mark Walter sells team

A clause in Shohei Ohtani's contract claims that he could opt out if Dodgers owner Mark Walter were to sell the team.

Dodgers could lose Shohei Ohtani if Mark Walter sells team

The Los Angeles Dodgers could see Shohei Ohtani leave the team if owner Mark Walter decides to sell the franchise.
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Mark Walter investigation, explained: Why suspicious timing of Lakers sale raised eyebrows around NBA

With Walter's abrupt sale of the Lakers for billions in profit, a federal investigation he's connected to has become of further interest.

‘This Isn’t Flipping a House’ — Warriors Owner Joe Lacob Raises Questions About Mark Walter’s Unexpected $12.5 Billion Lakers Sale

Mark Walter’s reported $12. 5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday stunned many across the sports world, including Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob.