Buss family sells stake in Lakers, ending Jeanie Buss's tenure
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Buss family has sold its remaining ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer serve as governor of the team. This decision marks a significant change in the franchise's leadership. The details surrounding the sale and future ownership plans have not yet been disclosed. Fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how this impacts the team's direction moving forward.
- •Buss family sells all ownership stake in Lakers
- •Jeanie Buss exits as team governor
- •Details of sale not disclosed
- •Implications for franchise direction unclear
- 8:56 PMESPN — Sources: Jeanie out as Busses sell stake in Lakers
- 8:19 PMCBS NBA — Buss family sells Lakers stake, ending an era for one of NBA's marquee franchises
"The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer remain governor of the team.
"Jeanie Buss was originally set to stay on as the team's governor under Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 17, 2026, 8:56 PMSources: Jeanie out as Busses sell stake in Lakers
The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer remain governor of the team.
- CBS NBAAug 17, 2026, 8:19 PMBuss family sells Lakers stake, ending an era for one of NBA's marquee franchises
Jeanie Buss was originally set to stay on as the team's governor under Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
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