Charania confirms majority vote in Buss family trust discussions

On August 18, 2026, ESPN's Shams Charania clarified reports regarding the Buss family vote on selling shares of the Los Angeles Lakers. During an appearance on the Pat McAfee show, Charania emphasized that a majority of the six Buss siblings, at least four, voted in favor of the transfer as needed for the tag-along provision. This statement comes amid discussions about the family's future ownership decisions. Charania expressed confidence in his reporting and referenced a statement from the Buss Family Trust to support his claims.

• 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — "What I reported was that there was a majority vote, …