Los Angeles Times: new ownership plans could drive substantial ticket price increases
Reporting indicates the incoming ownership group's proposed ticketing strategy could cut brokers out of the resale market and push average Lakers ticket prices higher.
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Thrive Eternal is reportedly proposing to reduce or eliminate third-party ticket brokers to maximize control over the resale market.
The approach would mirror strategies used by the Los Angeles Dodgers under their ownership.
The Times cites sources estimating a material increase in average ticket prices if implemented.
The article reports estimates that average Lakers ticket prices could rise from the current average (reported in the piece) to substantially higher levels under the new approach.
The Times cites scenarios where average prices increase meaningfully, driven by tighter control over resale inventory and pricing.
Fans should expect potential changes to ticket purchasing and resale practices if the new ownership pursues this plan.