Buss siblings oppose Jeanie Buss's petition against Lakers share sale
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Five Buss siblings, Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey, and Jesse, formally filed opposition to Jeanie Buss's petition aimed at halting the sale of family trust shares in the Lakers. The filing occurs amid unresolved discussions regarding the transaction. They assert that Jeanie's petition lacks legal and factual basis and maintain their commitment to ensuring all beneficiaries are treated equally. The siblings emphasize their intent to facilitate the proposed sale and protect beneficiaries' interests as discussions continue.
- •Five Buss siblings voted to sell family trust's Lakers shares.
- •Jeanie Buss filed a petition to block the sale.
- •Siblings claim Jeanie's petition is baseless.
- •They aim to ensure equal treatment for all beneficiaries.
- •Formal opposition was filed on October 7, 2026.
- 12:03 AMESPN NBA — Buss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over sale of Lakers shares
- 10:42 PMYahoo Sports — Five Buss siblings filed their opposition to Jeanie Buss's petition, calling it legally and factually baseless
"The five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
"Five Buss siblings filed their opposition to Jeanie Buss's petition, calling it legally and factually baseless
Sources
External links- ESPN NBAOct 8, 2026, 12:03 AMBuss siblings formally file case against Jeanie over sale of Lakers shares
The five Buss siblings attempting to sell the family's remaining shares in the Lakers officially filed their case against acting governor Jeanie Buss.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 10:42 PMFive Buss siblings filed their opposition to Jeanie Buss's petition, calling it legally and factually baseless
Five Buss siblings filed their opposition to Jeanie Buss's petition, calling it legally and factually baseless
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