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Walton family heirs buy minority stake in Bulls, United Center

Lukas Walton, a 39-year-old Walmart heir, and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center. The Reinsdorf family will maintain controlling interest in the NBA franchise. Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf welcomed the Chicago-based couple as new investors.

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The Walton family heirs have officially invested in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center.

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  1. Lukas and Samantha Walton Acquire Minority Stake in Chicago Bulls and United Center

    Lukas Walton, a 39-year-old Walmart heir, and his wife Samantha have purchased a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center. The Reinsdorf family will maintain controlling interest in the NBA franchise. Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf welcomed the Chicago-based couple as new investors.

    What's confirmed:

    • Lukas Walton and his wife, Samantha, have acquired a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and the United Center.
    • The Reinsdorf family will keep a controlling interest in the Chicago Bulls.
    • Lukas Walton is the 39-year-old grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton.
    • Lukas and Samantha Walton live in Chicago.
    • Bulls President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf stated the team is pleased to welcome the Waltons.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The investment may signal a willingness by ownership to pay the league luxury tax or expand front office and medical staff.
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