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Jeanie Buss disputes report of Lakers stake sale amid family tensions

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:21 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 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.

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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

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What they're saying

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Things have turned chaotic behind the scenes for the Los Angeles Lakers in a short time. The controversy began when ESPN’s Shams Charania initially reported the Buss Family had unanimously agreed to sell their remaining 17.
— Yahoo Sports