Buss to remain Lakers governor under five-year agreement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:53 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jeanie Buss will maintain her position as governor of the Los Angeles Lakers for at least five years, as stipulated in her agreement with the Walter group. This arrangement, first reported last summer, aligns with NBA preferences against frequent changes in team governorships. The league hasn't explicitly stated what effects this stability may have on team operations. Further developments are expected as the Lakers prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Buss signed a five-year agreement with the Walter group.
- •The NBA prefers stable governorships to avoid frequent changes.
- •The agreement was first reported last summer.
- •The Lakers are gearing up for the upcoming season.
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