Will Iger Joins Coachella Valley Lakers Broadcast

The son of former Disney CEO Bob Iger will serve as play-by-play announcer for the team's 2026-27 season.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Basketball

Will Iger Joins Coachella Valley Lakers Broadcast

The Coachella Valley Lakers announced Thursday that Will Iger will be their play-by-play announcer for the 2026-27 season, with A.C. Green returning as analyst. The team opens its inaugural season Friday, Nov. 6, against the Salt Lake City Stars.

Why it matters

The appointment places a new voice on the franchise's broadcasts as it begins play in Coachella Valley after relocating from El Segundo. It also comes as ownership changes move forward, with Josh Kushner and Bob Iger nearing a $12.5 billion purchase of the Lakers from Mark Walter.

The proposed $12.5 billion sale would represent a significant increase over the roughly $10 billion Walter paid in 2025 for controlling Lakers ownership. The transaction still requires final documentation and approval from the NBA Board of Governors.

The players

Will Iger

Son of former Disney CEO Bob Iger, with prior play-by-play experience in Austin and San Antonio.

A.C. Green

Former NBA forward who won three NBA championships over a 16-year playing career and returns as the Coachella Valley Lakers analyst.

Josh Kushner

Investor and co-buyer in the proposed $12.5 billion purchase of the Lakers.

Bob Iger

Former Disney CEO and co-buyer in the proposed purchase of the Lakers.

Mark Walter

Current controlling owner of the Lakers, who acquired the team from the Buss family in 2025.

The details

Iger previously called games for the Austin Spurs, worked on the Dallas Mavericks' weekly studio show "The Bounce," and has handled play-by-play for San Antonio FC. Walter and Kushner recently agreed on the remaining terms of the proposed transaction, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

Thursday, Nov. 5: Coachella Valley Lakers announce Will Iger's appointment.
Friday, Nov. 6: Coachella Valley Lakers open their inaugural season against the Salt Lake City Stars.
2026-27 season: Will Iger serves as play-by-play announcer.

Season Trajectory

The proposed $12.5 billion transaction would become the most expensive professional sports franchise sale in North American history, surpassing the $10 billion Walter paid in 2025 for controlling Lakers ownership. The deal marks a further step in the franchise's ownership evolution, which now includes a new home market in Coachella Valley.

Palm Desert residents can see the Coachella Valley Lakers' home opener at Acrisure Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, when the team faces the Salt Lake City Stars. Iger's broadcast assignment will shape how the 2026-27 season is covered on local and regional audio and video feeds.

The takeaway

The Coachella Valley Lakers' move and broadcast hire signal a franchise building its identity in the Coachella Valley market. Fans in Palm Desert and the greater Palm Springs region can follow the team's inaugural season through its broadcast coverage.

What happens next

The Coachella Valley Lakers open their inaugural season Friday, Nov. 6, against the Salt Lake City Stars at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. The proposed Lakers ownership transaction awaits final documentation and approval from the NBA Board of Governors.