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'The news shocked all of us': NBA execs, agents react to the Lakers getting flipped for $12.5 billion

After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.

Published August 13, 2026, 4:26 PM

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'The news shocked all of us': NBA execs, agents react to the Lakers getting flipped for $12.5 billion

After the stunning sale, ESPN spoke to more than a dozen NBA sources to find out why, what it could mean for the league and more. Here's what they said.

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'The news shocked all of us': NBA execs, agents react to the Lakers getting flipped for $12.5 billion

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