Insights on Acquisitions & Sales of Sports Franchises

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ArentFox Schiff Advises Multiple NBA Franchises in Groundbreaking Media Rights and Distribution Partnerships with Leading Platforms

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that it has represented multiple NBA franchises in a series of significant media rights and distribution agreements that are reshaping how fans access live professional basketball content across traditional television, and digital platforms.

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Recognized as a ‘Practice Group of the Year’ by Law360, AFS’s Sports Group Delivered a Game-Changing Season in 2025

ArentFox Schiff’s Sports Industry Group had a banner year, continuing its industry-leading sports work while closing numerous historic deals.

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ArentFox Schiff’s Sports Group Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm’s Sports Industry Group has been named a Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” in the Sports & Betting category.

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ArentFox Schiff Advises The Los Angeles Lakers and Buss Family in Connection With the Sale of a Majority Ownership Interest to Mark Walter

ArentFox Schiff represented The Los Angeles Lakers — a long-time firm client — and the Buss family in connection with the sale of a majority ownership interest in The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc. by Mark Walter. The transaction closed on October 30, 2025, following unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors.