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NBA commissioner may assist with Lakers ownership issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

NBA commissioner may assist with Lakers ownership issues
Summary

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is expected to intervene in the ongoing Lakers ownership saga as five of the six Buss siblings plan to sell their 17.8% stake in the franchise to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. Jeanie Buss, the team's governor and the only sibling opposing the sale, risks losing her position if the sale proceeds. Mark Walter's majority stake sale to Kushner and Iger is anticipated to finalize in the coming weeks. The uncertainty surrounding leadership raises questions about the franchise's future direction, particularly if the new owners prioritize profits over championships.

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  • •Five Buss siblings aim to sell their minority stake in the Lakers.
  • •Jeanie Buss opposes the sale and risks losing her governor position.
  • •Mark Walter's majority stake sale is expected to complete soon.
  • •Silver's involvement could help manage family disputes.
  • •Concerns exist about new ownership prioritizing profits over winning.
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  • 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Report: NBA commissioner could try to help Lakers ownership saga
What they're saying
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According to a report, some people believe NBA commissioner Adam Silver will try to find a resolution to the Lakers' ownership saga.

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