Mark Walter exploring $700M+ sale of Los Angeles Sparks, per Bloomberg

Asking price would set a WNBA valuation record.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Mark Walter may be looking to sell the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, along with their practice facility, for more than $700 Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: The proposed package includes both the charter WNBA franchise and its practice facility. Earlier in 2026, Walter divested the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger at a $12.5 billion valuation.

Why it matters: While exiting his Los Angeles basketball properties, Walter still owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, the franchise that launched his sports empire. Clearing the $700 million threshold would reset the market ceiling for WNBA team valuations during the 2027 offseason.

What to watch: Prospective buyers and formal sale terms will determine whether a new ownership group takes control before the 2027 WNBA season.

Sources

@YahooSports 2026-10-23T22:22:52.575551+00:00

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