Jeff Bezos takes a move on Commanders and clears means for Magic Johnson and Harris, per report

Jeff Bezos, founding father of Amazon, has reportedly backed out of the race to buy the Washington Commanders, in line with The Washington Publish. Regardless of his earlier curiosity within the NFL staff, Bezos shouldn’t be planning to bid on the franchise. This information could pave the best way for a gaggle led by Josh Harris, co-owner of the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia 76ers, to amass the staff.

Earlier this 12 months, The Publish reported that Bezos had employed the funding agency of Allen & Firm to judge a possible bid for the Commanders. Throughout an interview with CNN, Bezos had alluded to the opportunity of buying the staff, revealing that he performed soccer throughout his youth in Houston, Texas. Nevertheless, it appears he has determined in opposition to pursuing possession of the Commanders.

Whereas Bezos will not be inserting a bid, three billionaire-led teams have put ahead provides, every matching present Commanders proprietor Daniel Snyder‘s asking worth of $6 billion.

Alongside Harris’ group, Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos, who has been actively in search of to buy a sports activities franchise, has positioned a completely funded bid, in line with ESPN. The third provide has been submitted by Tilman Fertitta, proprietor of the Houston Rockets.

Now Harris and Johnson are the front-runners to purchase the staff

In keeping with The Publish, Harris’ group is presently the front-runner to amass the staff. The possession group contains NBA Corridor of Famer Magic Johnson, who’s a present shareholder of the MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers, the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, and the MLS’ Los Angeles Soccer Membership. Johnson just lately confirmed the bid’s submission throughout an look on NBC’s “The Right now Present.”

“Our bid is in,” stated Johnson. “We hope that we win. We do not know what is going on to occur. … We’ll see what occurs with Mr. Snyder making that call. However we’re enthusiastic about it.”

It stays to be seen who will in the end buy the Washington Commanders, however with a number of high-profile billionaires vying for possession, it is certain to be an fascinating and extremely aggressive course of.