Buss family faces contested sale of Lakers amidst ongoing disputes
The Ringer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers' connection with the Buss family, enduring since 1979, is now under strain due to sibling conflicts and legal battles. The current dispute centers around a contested sale, which could result in the end of the family's ownership claim on the franchise. This situation reflects the family's long-standing internal disagreements, pivotal to the Lakers' history. Further developments are expected as the sale process unfolds.
- •Buss family ownership of Lakers began in 1979.
- •Recent years have seen sibling squabbles and legal issues.
- •Current dispute involves a contested sale of the franchise.
- •The sale could end family control of the Lakers.
- •Further developments in the sale process are anticipated.
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"The Lakers and the Busses have been inseparable since 1979. But in recent decades, that relationship has been defined by sibling squabbles and legal battles—and now a contested sale that could end the family’s claim on the franchise once and for all.
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