Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's proposed acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers for $12 billion would be a record for North American sports history and signifies the growth in the value of franchises. Additionally, with the $9.6 billion sale of the Seattle Seahawks also set to be finalized, here is a list of the biggest franchise sales in history. The Lakers' current owner, Mark Walter, bought the franchise of the Buss family just last year for a record $10 billion. The Boston Celtics were also sold in 2025, with Bill Chisolm purchasing the team from the Grousbeck family for $6.1 billion. Josh Harris, who also owns the Philadelphia 76ers, bought the Washington Commanders for $6.05 million in 2023. A year prior, the Walton-Penner family shelled out $4.65 billion to acquire three-time Super Bowl champions the Denver Broncos. The $4.25 billion sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the Paul G. Allen estate to Tom Dundon was approved by the NBA Board of Governors in 2026.