Buss family plans ownership change could impact Rob Pelinka's Laker role
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:57 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Buss family intends to sell its remaining 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. This decision may alter the future of Rob Pelinka, the team's president of basketball operations, as the sale removes Jeanie Buss, his key ally, from ownership. NBA approval of the sale is pending, with a Board of Governors meeting scheduled for September 15-16. Executives around the league are questioning the implications for Pelinka once the sale goes through, given that he has relied on Buss's support to maintain his position.
- •Buss family to sell 17.8% of Lakers to Iger and Kushner.
- •Jeanie Buss will lose governing ownership status after the sale.
- •NBA approval needed with meeting set for September 15-16.
- •Executives speculating on Pelinka's security in his role.
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Insider Gives Huge Update On Rob Pelinka’s Job Future
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Rob Pelinka’s Lakers Future Gets Telling Update After Buss Family Decision
"The Los Angeles Lakers will likely undergo a lot of changes after the planned ownership change. Fans have questions about the future of the franchise and how it impacts personnel in their current roles. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka is a noteworthy name who could be on the way out of a job. The new […] The post Lakers Insider Gives Huge Update On Rob Pelinka’s Job Future appeared first on HEAVY.
"Rob Pelinka’s Lakers future faces new questions after the Buss family’s latest ownership decision involving Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The post Rob Pelinka’s Lakers Future Gets Telling Update After Buss Family Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:57 AMLakers Insider Gives Huge Update On Rob Pelinka’s Job Future
The Los Angeles Lakers will likely undergo a lot of changes after the planned ownership change. Fans have questions about the future of the franchise and how it impacts personnel in their current roles. Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka is a noteworthy name who could be on the way out of a job. The new […] The post Lakers Insider Gives Huge Update On Rob Pelinka’s Job Future appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:10 PMRob Pelinka’s Lakers Future Gets Telling Update After Buss Family Decision
Rob Pelinka’s Lakers future faces new questions after the Buss family’s latest ownership decision involving Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The post Rob Pelinka’s Lakers Future Gets Telling Update After Buss Family Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
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