Jay-Z, Matthew McConaughey not hooked up to Jeff Bezos’ pursuit of Commanders: report

As Jeff Bezos mulls whether or not to submit a proper provide for the Washington Commanders, the Amazon founder reportedly gained’t be bringing alongside a number of the celebrities who have been talked about as thinking about becoming a member of his bid.

Rapper Jay-Z and actor Matthew McConaughey are not hooked up to Bezos’ pursuit of the Commanders, Puck reported Tuesday. The outlet reported that Jay-Z was “never” a part of Bezos’ marketing campaign, whereas McConaughey isn’t dedicated to Bezos and has been speaking to quite a lot of potential possession teams. 

Jay-Z and McConaughey emerged early on as potential minority companions for Bezos. People reported that Jay-Z was in talks a couple of “joint venture” with Bezos and the 2 have been later noticed grabbing dinner collectively in Los Angeles. McConaughey — a lifelong Washington fan — was reportedly “actively exploring” a bid, with the New York Post reporting that he was becoming a member of Bezos’ contingent with Jay-Z. 

Puck reported that it wouldn’t be shocking to see McConaughey be a part of one other group. Commanders proprietor Dan Snyder has acquired a minimum of two formal bids for the franchise as billionaires Josh Harris and Steve Apostolopolous have every submitted presents every price $6 billion. 

Harris’ bid, specifically, has a notable variety of traders concerned. The Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils proprietor has partnered with Maryland billionaire Mitchell Rales and NBA legend Magic Johnson to pursue Washington. 

Still, Bezos looms over the Commanders’ sale course of. Though he has not formally submitted a proposal, Bezos has reportedly employed banker Allen & Company to assist him consider a bid. If Bezos does formally leap in, he’s more likely to be thought-about the frontrunner as a result of his private wealth possible would permit him to trump different presents. 

Multiple shops reported earlier this yr that Snyder barred Bezos from bidding on the franchise due to the function The Washington Post, owned by Bezos, has performed in exposing and reporting on a office misconduct scandal contained in the crew. Other shops like Fox Business, Front Office Sports and Puck have reported that Snyder should still be open to contemplating a proposal from Bezos. Front Office Sports reported this week that Snyder was holding out hope that one other bidder would leap into the bidding. 

Puck reported that Snyder and Bezos spoke over the vacations in regards to the crew. 

“If you [expleitive] tell me that Bezos puts in a bid that is $250 million more than anybody else and Dan won’t take it, you’re smoking dope,” a supply who is aware of Snyder “well” advised the outlet. “Dan will give Bezos a piggyback ride around the building on opening day next year for $250 million, OK?”

Commanders President Jason Wright advised The Washington Times final month that he anticipates a sale of the franchise, noting that it could be a “substantial boost” for the crew. That impression, he mentioned, might be felt most on the enterprise aspect of the constructing. 

“When there’s an ownership change, we’ll be able to absorb the momentum of that,” Wright mentioned, later including, “They know that. I’m not saying anything that Dan and Tanya (Snyder) don’t know.”