Joey and Jesse Buss pursue ownership in NBA Europe and Padres stake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Joey and Jesse Buss, former executives of the Los Angeles Lakers, are reportedly exploring ownership opportunities in NBA Europe and Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres. Through their venture Buss Sports Capital, they aim to acquire franchises in NBA Europe's upcoming developmental league, set to launch in October 2027, with potential teams in cities like London, Manchester, and Lyon. Additionally, their interest in the Padres comes alongside a group led by José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones, who are set to buy the team for $3.9 billion, pending MLB approval. Despite being fired from their Lakers roles, the Buss brothers remain minority owners of the franchise as their sister Jeanie Buss continues as the team's governor.
- •Buss brothers seek ownership in NBA Europe, launching in October 2027.
- •Target cities for NBA Europe include London, Manchester, and Lyon.
- •They are part of an ownership group interested in buying the Padres.
- •Padres acquisition price is set at $3.9 billion, pending MLB vote.
- •The Buss brothers were removed from executive roles with the Lakers last fall.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Joey, Jesse Buss looking into NBA Europe ownership, per report
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Joey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres
"The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.
"The two youngest Buss brothers were ousted from their roles within the Los Angeles Lakers front office after Mark Walter purchased the team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 12:42 AMJoey, Jesse Buss looking into NBA Europe ownership, per report
The two youngest Buss brothers were ousted from their roles within the Los Angeles Lakers front office after Mark Walter purchased the team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 9:03 PMJoey, Jesse Buss reportedly interested in NBA Europe ownership, stake in Padres
The brothers were fired from their positions within the Los Angeles Lakers' front office last fall, not long after Mark Walter's purchase of the franchise from the Buss family was approved.
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