You should've never been born': Buss family infighting leads to Lakers sale
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers, valued at $10 billion, stems from tumultuous family dynamics following Jerry Buss's era. Resentment and conflict among family members have characterized the transition of ownership. The franchise, recognized as the most valuable family-owned entity in sports, faced challenges that ultimately facilitated the sale. The move marks a significant shift in the Lakers’ legacy as it ushers in new management and potential changes to team structure.
- •Lakers valued at $10 billion amid family conflict
- •Infighting marks the post-Jerry Buss ownership era
- •Franchise recognized as most valuable family-owned team
- 8:50 PMESPN NBA — 'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
"The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.
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