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New Lakers owners may remove Jeanie Buss as governor amid sale negotiations

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:01 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

New Lakers owners may remove Jeanie Buss as governor amid sale negotiations

Summary

Incoming owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger could remove Jeanie Buss from her role as governor of the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise’s ownership situation unfolds. Following Mark Walter's agreement to sell his stake, five of the Buss siblings have consented to sell their 17.8% share to Kushner and Iger, with Jeanie Buss opposing the move. If Buss continues to block the sale, the new owners might pursue her removal, although this would be an undesirable option for them. The purchase is pending approval from the NBA board of governors and is valued at a record $12.5 billion.

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By the Numbers

•Mark Walter agrees to sell his Lakers stake to Kushner and Iger.
•Five Buss siblings approve sale; Jeanie Buss is the only dissenting sibling.
•Kushner and Iger's takeover could be delayed pending NBA approval.
•Buss's removal as governor may occur if she blocks the sale.

Latest Updates

2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Horry suggests how Jeanie Buss can maintain ownership of Lakers
11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Jeanie Buss open to exploring a way to retain Lakers ownership
4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Report: New Lakers owners could remove Jeanie Buss as governor

What they're saying

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Amidst the uncertainty about the Lakers' ownership situation, incoming owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger could remove Jeanie Buss as governor.
— Yahoo Sports

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According to a report, Jeanie Buss is open to finding a way to retain some ownership of the Lakers, as well as her position as governor.
— Yahoo Sports