Jeanie Buss disputes Shams Charania's report on Lakers sale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:25 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jeanie Buss, president of the LA Lakers, has publicly challenged ESPN's Shams Charania after he reported that the Buss family agreed to sell their 17.8% stake in the team. Buss’s attorney accused Charania of falsely stating that the siblings collectively voted to proceed with the sale as part of Mark Walter’s $12.2 billion transaction. The statement described the report as part of a years-long campaign to undermine Buss’s position as controlling owner. The fallout has led to significant backlash against Charania from NBA fans. As of now, Charania has not responded to the accusations.
- •Jeanie Buss challenges Shams Charania's Lakers sale report.
- •Charania reported a collective agreement to sell family equity.
- •Buss's attorney claims Charania's report is false and malicious.
- •Fans criticize Charania's reporting methods on social media.
- •Charania has not publicly addressed the statements from Buss and her team.
- 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — NBA fans believe Shams Charania’s career is ‘over’ after Jeanie Buss’ LA Lakers statement
"After Jeanie Buss put out a statement calling out Shams Charania amid the controversy surrounding the LA Lakers sale, Shams Charania reported yesterday that the Buss family, who had owned the LA Lakers since 1979, had collectively agreed to sell their equity in the team as part of Mark Walter’s $12. 2 billion sale.
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