Jeanie Buss disputes report of Lakers stake sale amid family tensions

2 sources1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jeanie Buss disputes report of Lakers stake sale amid family tensions
Summary

Jeanie Buss contested a report claiming her family would sell their remaining 17.8% stake in the Lakers. The report, which cited a family decision, led to allegations from Buss’s lawyer that her siblings do not have the authority to force the sale. Jeanie Buss, the team's governor, emphasized the need for unanimous family consent and highlighted ongoing legal requirements regarding ownership stakes. Tensions in the Buss family have been building since the majority sale to Mark Walter last year, and disagreements over team governance continue. No immediate comments have come from the involved parties.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Buss family reportedly considers selling 17.8% stake in Lakers.
  • Jeanie Buss asserts her siblings can't mandate a sale.
  • Legal requirements exist for family consent on ownership changes.
  • Tensions heightened following previous management changes last year.
  • Majority stake was sold for a record $10 billion in 2025.
Latest Updates
  • 12:16 AMYahoo SportsBuss family clashes over report of Lakers sale
  • 11:12 PMYahoo SportsBuss Family Drama Brewing After Reported Lakers Sale
What they're saying
"

Family drama is swirling around the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.

"

Jeanie Buss is contradicting a report that her family will sell.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

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