Lakers Sold for $12.5B, Russell Westbrook Retires, NBA Christmas Schedule with Ramona Shelburne
Basketball history is happening in Hollywood. Ramona Shelburne joins Chiney to reveal how Josh Kushner and Bob Iger’s group agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers at a record $12.5 billion valuation—and how the stunning deal came together in just three days. Then, Chiney and Ramona celebrate Russell Westbrook’s unforgettable 18-season career, the heart and intensity that made him your favorite player’s favorite player, and his lasting impact on Los Angeles and the NBA. Plus, they unwrap the NBA’s Opening Night and Christmas Day schedules, from LeBron’s return to L.A. to the biggest matchup, the game on the naughty list, and the superstar still missing from Christmas. IN THIS EPISODE: -Inside the Lakers sale: How Kushner and Iger landed the franchise in a matter of days. -Why a group pursuing NBA expansion pivoted toward the Lakers. - Kushner and Iger’s connection: How their friendship started and their sports partnership developed. - What does the $12.5 billion valuation of the Lakers mean for the Knicks, Warriors, and the rest of the NBA. -Russell Westbrook retires: Celebrating the heart, intensity, and legacy of a future Hall of Famer and LA Legend. - Christmas Day Schedule: The best gift, the naughty-list matchup, and the wish-list game still missing from the schedule. Subscribe to Chiney Today for more hoops, headlines, and happy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
