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• Jeanie Buss' latest comments suggest LeBron James doesn't have future with LakersSigns continue to point toward forward LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this upcoming offseason....2026Click for news about LeBron James -
• Rob Pelinka Details Lakers' Plan To Build Dodgers-Style Front OfficeLos Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka confirmed the franchise will pursue significant front office expansion this offseason, modeling their structure after the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship organization. Pelinka addressed reporters Saturday for the first time since Dodgers owner Mark Walter's $10 billion Lakers purchase became official in October. "[The Dodgers], just the way they've ...2026Read about Rob Pelinka -
• Lakers Plan Dodgers-Style Front Office Overhaul, Giannis Antetokounmpo PursuitThe Los Angeles Lakers are planning a comprehensive front office restructuring modeled after the World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers while positioning themselves to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in the 2026 offseason. League sources indicate significant hires across multiple positions are expected this summer as the franchise reshapes its organizational structure. One rival executive described...2026See also Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James Says He Restored Lakers 'Excellence', Doesn't Care About Jeanie Buss ReportLeBron James says he accomplished his goal of "restoring excellence" to the Los Angeles Lakers organization by winning a championship and "doesn't care" what anyone, including team governor Jeanie Buss, feels about him at this stage of his life. The 41-year-old made the comments Thursday following a 112-104 loss to the LA Clippers when asked about a story published this week by ESPN's Baxter Holme...2026Read about LeBron James -
• Warriors Plan To Target LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo In OffseasonThe Golden State Warriors plan to feature prominently in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason if he comes to market with the Milwaukee Bucks, while exploring the prospect of teaming LeBron James with Stephen Curry once James becomes an unrestricted free agent on June 30. Sources say the Warriors view both superstars as potential franchise-altering additions. The relationship ...2026Visit the page Golden State Warriors -
• Jeanie Buss responds to recent reports about LeBron James, Lakers relationshipBuss reportedly expected more gratitude from LeBron James after the NBA Draft...2026Click for news about LeBron James -
• LeBron James Planned On Staying With Cavaliers Until Kyrie Irving's Trade RequestLeBron James had planned on remaining with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Kyrie Irving's trade request in 2017 and his exit to the Boston Celtics led him to change direction and eventually sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent in 2018. The business partnership between James and the Lakers became one of convenience where he moved to Los Angeles for the biggest franchise in the NBA that was...2026See also LeBron James -
• Jeanie Buss reportedly felt LeBron James wasn't grateful enough after Lakers took son Bronny in NBA Draft
Jeanie Buss reportedly soured on LeBron James after the Russell Westbrook trade....2026Read about LeBron James
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• Buss Family Fractured By Infighting Before Lakers Sale ClosedJeanie Buss fired all five of her siblings from Lakers positions in November, marking the final chapter of a decade defined by familial strife and broken trust. The dismissals came nearly three weeks after the $10 billion sale to Mark Walter closed in late October. Brothers Jim and Johnny, who held administrative roles, were terminated along with sister Janie, who was 62 and near retirement. Broth...2026Visit the page Mark Walter -
• Jeanie Buss Cited Financial Competition As Reason For Sale Of LakersJeanie Buss told her siblings she felt compelled to sell the Los Angeles Lakers due to concerns about competing financially with billionaire-owned teams, according to people familiar with the discussions. Her brothers Jesse and Joey considered her reasoning fundamentally flawed. In meetings following Mark Walter's $10 billion offer in June, Jesse and Joey asked Jeanie why she felt the need to sell...2026Check it out Los Angeles Lakers
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• Jeanie Buss Mulled Trading LeBron James Following Russell Westbrook FalloutJeanie Buss privately expressed frustration with LeBron James' outsized influence within the Los Angeles Lakers organization, according to multiple team sources. The Lakers owner even considered trading James in 2022 after the fallout of the failed Russell Westbrook acquisition. Team sources say Buss privately grumbled about what she perceived as James' excessive ego and the control he and Klutch ...2026See also LeBron James -
• Jesse Buss Says Communication Breakdown Led To Lakers Front Office DismissalThe Los Angeles Lakers fired front office executives Joey and Jesse Buss along with several members of the scouting staff, league sources confirmed Thursday to The Athletic. Jesse Buss cited a growing disconnect with owner Jeanie Buss and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka as the primary reason behind the dismissals. The Lakers did not announce the changes publicly. Jesse Buss said he ...2025Continue with Los Angeles Lakers -
• Austin Reaves Wants To Stay With Lakers, Not Obsessed Over 'Gigantic Number' On ContractAustin Reaves is eligible to sign a five-year, $241 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer after rejecting a four-year, $89 million offer in June. While not obsessed with maximizing every dollar, Reaves understands industry standards based on comparable players, sources said. The Lakers offered Reaves the maximum extension allowed under the collective bargaining agreement on Jun...2025See more articles Austin Reaves -
• Mark Walter's Bid To Purchase Lakers Could Be Approved By End Of MonthMark Walter could have his bid to become the new majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers approved by the NBA's Board of Governors the end of the month. Walter was scheduled to present his bid to purchase the Lakers to the NBA's Advisory Finance Committee on Friday. Walter agreed to purchase the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation earlier in the year. Walter is also the controlling owner of the Los ...2025See also Mark Walter
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• Austin Reaves Could Make $40M Per Year On Next Contract, Wants To Remain With LakersLast June, Austin Reaves turned down a four-year, $89.2 million contract extension offer from the Los Angeles Lakers. The extension was the most the Lakers could offer Reaves at the time whereas he can sign for significantly more money in 2026. Two sources from rival teams believe Reaves could make more than $40 million per season on his next contract and is expected to earn at least $35 million p...2025Click for news about Austin Reaves
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• Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka Travel To Poland To Support Luka Doncic In EuroBasketJeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka were amongst a contingent of staff from the Los Angeles Lakers who flew to Poland this week to watch Luka Doncic play for Slovenia in EuroBasket. "Zero problems," Pelinka said. "I mean, it's just something that we believe in for the Lakers organization." Doncic had an injury scare in one of the lead-in games. "We just wanted to make a statement to Luka that we support w...2025Read about Rob Pelinka -
• Luka Doncic, Lakers Agree To Three-Year, $165M Max Contract ExtensionLuka Doncic has agreed to a three-year, $165 million max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, reported Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal includes a player option for 2028. "Jeanie Buss, Rob Pelinka, the new owner Mark Walter have built a close rapport with Luka Doncic and his inner circle to get him to commit here. And now Luka Doncic, he's going to be the face of this Lakers organizatio...2025See also Luka Doncic -
• Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor Of Lakers For At Least Five More Seasons
Jeanie Buss will remain governor of the Los Angeles Lakers for at least the next five seasons, a team source tells The Athletic. The Buss family agreed to sell their majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walters last month. The sale agreement between Buss, Walter and the NBA will allow her to remain in her role. The Lakers were sold at a $10 billion valuation and it was unclear exactly how long Bus...2025See also Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James Picks Up $52.6M Player Option, Evaluating Future With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. This will be James eighth season with the Lakers. In previous years, James has opted out of his contract, then signed a new two-year deal. Those contracts have always included a player option, to allow the superstar forward to evaluate his future year-to-year. "LeBron wants to compete for ...2025Check it out LeBron James
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• Jeanie Buss Remaining Governor Of Lakers Written Into Purchase AgreementJeanie Buss will reportedly remain as governor of the Los Angeles Lakers for the foreseeable future despite the majority sale of the franchise to Mark Walter with that condition written into the actual purchase agreement. When Mark Cuban sold the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson/Dumont families, he expected to continue running basketball operations, but his role was not contractually executed and h...2025See also Los Angeles Lakers
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• Buss Family Sells Lakers Majority Ownership Amid Rising NBA Costs
The Buss family has sold their majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid escalating operational costs in today's NBA landscape. Mark Walter will purchase the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation and is better positioned from a cash perspective than the Buss siblings. The transaction addresses financial constraints that have limited the franchise's competitiveness against deep-pocketed ownership g...2025Check it out Los Angeles Lakers
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• Buss Family Split On $5 Billion Lakers Sale, Jeanie Buss Likely Provided Swing Vote
When the Buss siblings voted on whether to sell a majority stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to a group led by Mark Walter, the decision was reportedly not unanimous. Jeanie Buss was considered the swing vote between her three siblings from Dr. Jerry Buss' first marriage and a pair of younger siblings from his second marriage who each currently work in basketball operations for the Lakers. Because J...2025Click for news about Los Angeles Lakers
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• Luka Doncic: I Look Forward To Working With Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss To Win ChampionshipsLuka Doncic released a statement on X in response to news that the Los Angeles Lakers will be sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. As part of the sale agreement, Jeanie Buss will remain as governor of the Lakers for an indeterminate period of time. "The Lakers are an amazing organization," wrote Doncic. "I'm looking forward to meeting Mark and excited about the future...2025Click for news about Luka Doncic -
• Lakers' Sale Could Strengthen Team With Expected Modernization, Increased Resources
The Los Angeles Lakers have long operated as a small family business under the Buss family, who have agreed to sell their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. The Lakers could become even more formidable with substantial financial backing behind them, similar to what Walter accomplished when he purchased the Los Angeles Dodgers. "This is one of the biggest things that's happen...2025Click for news about Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Sold By Buss Family To Mark Walter At $10B Valuation; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor
The Buss family has agreed to sell a majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion to Mark Walter, who is CEO and chairman of TWG Global. Jeanie Buss will continue to serve in her role as Governor of the Lakers after the sale. Walter earned the first right of refusal if the Buss family ever decided to sell their 66 percent stake when he purchased Phil Anschutz' 26 perc...2025Check it out Los Angeles Lakers
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• Buss Family Agree To Sell Majority Stake In Lakers To Mark Walter At $10B Valuation; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor
The Buss family has agreed to sell a majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $10 billion to Mark Walter, who is CEO and chairman of TWG Global. Jeanie Buss will continue to serve in her role as Governor of the Lakers after the sale. Walter earned the first right of refusal if the Buss family ever decided to sell their 66 percent stake when he purchased Phil Anschutz' 26 perc...2025Check it out Los Angeles Lakers
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• Rob Pelinka, Lakers Agree To Contract Extension
The Los Angeles Lakers and Rob Pelinka have agreed to a contract extension. Along with the extension, Pelinka will also have the new title of president of basketball options. The Lakers hired Pelinka as general manager in 2017 along with Magic Johnson. Johnson left the Lakers in 2019 with Pelinka then assuming duties as top decision-maker. "For eight seasons, I have relied on Rob's vision and lead...2025See also Rob Pelinka
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• Austin Reaves Eligible For Four-Year, $89.2M Extension With Lakers In Offseason
Austin Reaves has solidified himself as an essential piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' championship aspirations. Rob Pelinka expressed confidence in Reaves' ability to thrive alongside two of the greatest players of all-time in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. "My theory is basketball geniuses that love to win, find ways to work and click together," Pelinka told ESPN. "And we knew LeBron was a basketb...2025Click for news about Austin Reaves
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• Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We Were Not Looking To Move Anthony Davis’
Los Angeles Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss said while on The Rich Eisen Show before Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks that the purple and gold originally had no plans to trade Anthony Davis. In a three-team deal before the NBA trade deadline, the Lakers, Mavericks, and Jazz completed a three-team trade that sent […] The post Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss: ‘We Were No...2025See also Anthony Davis
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• Mavs Offered Luka Doncic To Lakers 'A Few Days Ago'The Dallas Mavericks approached the Los Angeles Lakers over a trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis "a few days ago," according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "The Mavericks went out, they knew exactly who they wanted. They wanted Anthony Davis. That's a player that if they were ever going to trade Luka Doncic...it was for AD. The Mavericks called the Lakers, offered Luka Doncic, and that's wh...2025Visit the page Dallas Mavericks