How the NBA Made the Lakers Worth $10 Billion

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The Sports Backdrop

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How the NBA Made the Lakers Worth $10 Billion | Audible Style

The Sports Backdrop

4 minutes 53 seconds

4 months ago

How the NBA Made the Lakers Worth $10 Billion | Audible Style

The Los Angeles Lakers traded for Luka Doncic in a deal that stunned the league — months before the franchise was sold for a record-setting $10 billion.
Coincidence? Or did the NBA help engineer this moment to inflate the Lakers’ value before the sale? Of course they did.
In this SportsE original, we breakdown the timing and strategy behind one of the most suspiciously perfect business moves in NBA history.
Inside the Episode:

The “gift” trade that brought Luka to LA
Why the Lakers’ $10B valuation raised eyebrows — and franchise values across the NBA
The case for a league-motivated boost before the sale
How perception, hype, and timing may be worth billions
A modern sports conspiracy hiding in plain sight

Read the Article:
Did the NBA Inflate the Lakers’ $10 Billion Sale—And Every Other Team’s Value Too? sportsepreneur.com/nba-lakers-10b-sale-franchise-valuation-inflation
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This episode was produced by the team at QuietLoud Studios
TL;DR: What Just Happened Here?
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a blockbuster trade for Luka Doncic — and then sold the franchise for a record-setting $10 billion. That’s not just a trade. That’s a valuation play.
In this episode, we explore whether the NBA manipulated events to inflate the value of its marquee franchise, raise league-wide NBA team valuations, and set a new benchmark in the business of sports. From the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers’ $10B sale, to the Cooper Flagg lottery twist, this story isn’t about basketball. It’s about leverage, timing, and brand power.
If you’re into sports business, franchise valuations, and the not-so-hidden strategies of pro leagues, this one’s for you.
Eric Kasimov