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Siblings vote to sell family shares of Lakers amid ongoing disputes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Siblings vote to sell family shares of Lakers amid ongoing disputes
Summary

Earlier today, five siblings of the Buss family voted to sell their remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers. This decision comes after a history of legal disputes over control of the franchise, a conflict in 2017. Siblings believe that a provision from a recent sale allows them to proceed. Legal representatives for some parties involved have not commented on the matter.

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  • •Five Buss siblings voted to sell their family shares today.
  • •There have been historical disputes over control of the Lakers.
  • •Legal arguments involve a provision tied to a sale to Mark Walter.
  • •No comments were made by lawyers for involved parties.
  • •The vote marks a significant step in family ownership discussions.
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  • 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — The five other siblings who voted to sell this morning …
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