Jeanie Buss' lawyer claims any vote to sell Lakers is void
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:41 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Jeanie Buss' attorney, Adam Streisand, has stated that any vote to sell the Los Angeles Lakers is invalid. This claim is outlined in a letter to law firms representing her siblings, emphasizing that Jeanie Buss remains the controlling shareholder under a 2017 court order. The letter asserts that no sale can occur without her explicit consent. The ongoing family dispute has raised questions about the future ownership of the team.
- •Adam Streisand represents Jeanie Buss in the ownership dispute.
- •He asserts that any vote to sell the team is void.
- •Jeanie Buss is the controlling shareholder as per a 2017 court ruling.
- •The letter is addressed to law firms of her siblings.
- •The situation highlights ongoing tensions within the Buss family.
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Jeanie Buss' lawyer: Any vote to sell the Lakers 'would be and is void'
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