The incoming Lakers ownership group led by Joshua Kushner and backed by media executive Bob Iger is discussing a strategy to reduce or eliminate ticket brokers, according to reporting. The proposal could substantially affect how tickets are priced and distributed, with multiple outlets noting that it may lead to higher ticket prices.
The coverage describes the idea as part of a broader business plan presented to investors. By cutting out brokers—middlemen that often control or resell tickets—sales could become more centralized and priced differently than under current arrangements. Both sources frame the potential impact as significant, but they provide limited detail on the exact mechanism, timeline, or the degree to which pricing would change.
While the reports agree on the core point that broker use is being targeted, they differ in emphasis: one outlet focuses on the potential magnitude of price increases and the investor angle, while the other reiterates the same claim with less additional framing. Neither source identifies specific policy outcomes or confirms an implemented change.
