Buss siblings move to sell their Lakers shares amid disagreements
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Five of the six members of the Buss trust have announced their plan to sell their remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision comes despite resistance from Jeanie Buss, highlighting internal divisions within the ownership group. The siblings are presenting a united front in their intentions, signaling potential changes for the franchise. The timing of this decision aligns with ongoing discussions about the team’s future direction as it continues to navigate a competitive in the NBA.
- •Five of six Buss trust members support selling Lakers shares.
- •Jeanie Buss has reportedly opposed the sale.
- •Siblings emphasize a united intention despite disagreements.
- •Franchise's future direction may shift with new ownership structure.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Five Buss siblings ‘united’ on Lakers stake sale as Jeanie Buss fights back
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Five Buss siblings are 'united' in selling their share of the Lakers
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Five Buss family members release statement, say they're unified in wanting to sell remaining shares of Lakers
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Buss siblings say they still intend to sell Lakers minority shares despite Jeanie's opposition
- 10:00 PMESPN — Five Buss siblings 'united' in selling Lakers shares
"Five of the six children of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss still intend to sell their remaining minority ownership of the NBA team despite the opposition of their sister, Jeanie. The five Buss siblings said Monday they had voted to sell the family trust's remaining 17.8% stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who are acquiring majority ownership from Mark Walter. Jeanie Buss announced her intention to fight back against the plan later Monday through a letter from her attorney, Adam Streisand.
"Five of the six members of the Buss trust say they are "united" in their intention to sell their remaining shares in the Lakers, despite pushback from Jeanie Buss.
"The Buss family's nearly five-decade association with the Los Angeles Lakers is moving closer to an end, but not without another family fight over control.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:08 PMFive Buss siblings ‘united’ on Lakers stake sale as Jeanie Buss fights back
The Buss family's nearly five-decade association with the Los Angeles Lakers is moving closer to an end, but not without another family fight over control.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 3:07 AMFive Buss siblings are 'united' in selling their share of the Lakers
Jeanie Buss may not agree, but her five siblings say they're "united" in their desire to sell their share of the Lakers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:57 PMFive Buss family members release statement, say they're unified in wanting to sell remaining shares of Lakers
Jeanie Buss, who is serving as team governor, opposes selling the shares.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:22 PM5 Buss siblings say they still intend to sell Lakers minority shares despite Jeanie's opposition
Five of the six children of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss still intend to sell their remaining minority ownership of the NBA team despite the opposition of their sister, Jeanie. The five Buss siblings said Monday they had voted to sell the family trust's remaining 17.8% stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who are acquiring majority ownership from Mark Walter. Jeanie Buss announced her intention to fight back against the plan later Monday through a letter from her attorney, Adam Streisand.
- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 10:00 PMFive Buss siblings 'united' in selling Lakers shares
Five of the six members of the Buss trust say they are "united" in their intention to sell their remaining shares in the Lakers, despite pushback from Jeanie Buss.
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