Jeanie Buss contests family's move to sell stake in Lakers
11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jeanie Buss is contesting a claim from her siblings regarding the sale of their remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers. The Buss family initially reported a unanimous decision to sell a 17.8% stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Jeanie's lawyer stated that such a vote is void due to trust requirements designed to maintain her status as controlling owner. The controversy follows a statement that all six Buss siblings had agreed to the sale. Jeanie's lawyer has demanded her siblings publicly acknowledge her position as controlling owner and halt any actions regarding the sale.
- •Jeanie Buss is opposing the sale of the Lakers' minority stake.
- •Her siblings agreed to sell 17.8% of the team to Iger and Kushner.
- •Jeanie's attorney claims the vote contradicts family trust rules.
- •The team was purchased last week by a group led by Iger and Kushner.
- •Legal discussions involve Jeanie's authority as the Lakers' controlling owner.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jeanie Buss contesting her family's plan to sell its Lakers stakes
- 12:14 AMESPN — Jeanie contending family's sale of stake in Lakers
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jeanie Buss to fight siblings over sale of 17.8% stake in Lakers: reports
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jeanie Buss’ Is Contesting Siblings’ Attempts To Sell Lakers’ Share
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — Everything we know about Lakers' Jeanie Buss’ dispute with siblings over sale
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — Best images of Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Jeanie Buss reportedly contesting sale of Lakers' minority stake in opposition with siblings' vote
"An attorney for Jeanie Buss says she will fight her siblings' plan to sell their 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney chief executive Bob Iger's new majority ownership group, according to multiple media reports on Monday."On behalf of Jeanie Buss, I demand that your clients make clear publicly that Jeanie Buss is the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and that your clients shall take no action on this supposed 'vote' to sell the 17.8% stake," the letter said.
"Jeanie Buss is contesting a claim from the rest of the Buss family that they are sharing their remaining stake in the Lakers to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
"Jeanie Buss' attorney sent a letter to her siblings' representation asserting that any vote to sell the family's stake in the Lakers is null and void.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:29 AMJeanie Buss contesting her family's plan to sell its Lakers stakes
Jeanie Buss' attorney sent a letter to her siblings' representation asserting that any vote to sell the family's stake in the Lakers is null and void.
- ESPNAug 18, 2026, 12:14 AMJeanie contending family's sale of stake in Lakers
Jeanie Buss is contesting a claim from the rest of the Buss family that they are sharing their remaining stake in the Lakers to new owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 12:10 AMJeanie Buss to fight siblings over sale of 17.8% stake in Lakers: reports
An attorney for Jeanie Buss says she will fight her siblings' plan to sell their 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to former Disney chief executive Bob Iger's new majority ownership group, according to multiple media reports on Monday."On behalf of Jeanie Buss, I demand that your clients make clear publicly that Jeanie Buss is the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and that your clients shall take no action on this supposed 'vote' to sell the 17.8% stake," the letter said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:29 PMJeanie Buss’ Is Contesting Siblings’ Attempts To Sell Lakers’ Share
Jeanie Buss' lawyer has contested the Buss' family's attempts to sell its minority ownership shares of the Los Angeles Lakers
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:16 PMEverything we know about Lakers' Jeanie Buss’ dispute with siblings over sale
Jeanie Buss is not on board with her siblings selling their minority stake in the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:07 PMBest images of Los Angeles Lakers exec Jeanie Buss
The rest of the Buss family is trying to sell their stake in the Lakers. Current exec Jeanie Buss is balking at the idea.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:59 PMJeanie Buss reportedly contesting sale of Lakers' minority stake in opposition with siblings' vote
A letter from Buss' lawyer obtained by multiple outlets says any family vote on the issue is 'void' due to requirements of the family's trust.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Aug 18, 2026, 12:05 AMIsaiah Hartenstein explains why he took a 'pay cut' to stay in OKC
NBA•Aug 18, 2026, 12:02 AMNBA Star Luka Doncic Handed Blunt Warning After Lakers Decision
NBA•Aug 17, 2026, 11:27 PMProjected NBA Trade Sees Lakers Land Shooter With 2nd-Most 3s Since 2017
NBA•Aug 17, 2026, 11:17 PMD'Angelo Russell gives his thoughts on LeBron James joining Sixers
NBA•Aug 17, 2026, 11:12 PMBuss Family Drama Brewing After Reported Lakers Sale
NBA•Aug 17, 2026, 11:10 PMRob Pelinka’s Lakers Future Gets Telling Update After Buss Family Decision