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Joshua Kushner buys LA Lakers for $12.5B, leveraging tax shield

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Joshua Kushner, through his firm Thrive Capital, is reportedly set to acquire the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, a deal that includes former Disney CEO Bob Iger. Beyond the acquisition of an iconic NBA franchise, the purchase is highlighted as a significant tax shield opportunity. Experts suggest Kushner aims to offset substantial carried interest income from his investments in companies like SpaceX and OpenAI by leveraging depreciation deductions associated with sports team ownership. AI

IMPACT This deal highlights how significant capital is flowing into sports franchises, potentially influenced by tax strategies related to AI investments.

RANK_REASON Major acquisition of a high-profile sports franchise with significant financial and tax implications. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Joshua Kushner buys LA Lakers for $12.5B, leveraging tax shield

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Owning the Lakers would provide billionaire investor Joshua Kushner with an iconic sports franchise — and a ‘powerful tax shield’

    "My guess is he is preparing to offset a boatload of carried interest income. If you own a sports team, done correctly, you can get a deduction against income."

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