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• Jeanie Buss Says Father Would’ve Supported Lakers Sale

Back in 2022, Jeanie Buss told The Los Angeles Times that she hadn’t given any thought to selling the Lakers, explaining that her late father Jerry Buss always wanted to keep the team in the family. However, Jeanie had a change of heart in the years since then, spearheading a 2025 effort to sell majority […]...2026
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• Jeanie Buss says her father would have backed Lakers’ $10B sale

Jeanie Buss says the decision to sell the Buss family’s majority stake in the Lakers came down to keeping the franchise where her late father believed it belonged. Buss said on CNBC that Jerry Buss would have supported last year’s sale to billionaire Mark Walter, citing the resources required to remain among the NBA’s elite. […] The post Jeanie Buss says her father would have backed Lakers’ ...2026
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• Lakers Sale Reveal: Family Infighting Before Historic $10B Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers’ sale at a record-setting $10 billion valuation didn’t just make sports business history — it also exposed long-running Buss family tensions behind the scenes. Members of the family, which had owned the franchise since Jerry Buss bought it in 1979, profited greatly from the deal, but the lead-up involved disagreements and […] The post Lakers Sale Reveal: Family Infight...2026
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• Buss Family Fractured By Infighting Before Lakers Sale Closed

Jeanie 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...2026
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• '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....2026
• Mark Walter's Purchase Of Lakers Approved By NBA; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor For At Least Five Years

The majority sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter has been approved by the NBA's Board of Governors. "The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter. The transaction is expected toclose shortly. "The Buss family, which has owned a majority stake in the Lakers since Dr. Jerry Buss bought the team in 1979, will ...2025
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• Jerry West: I Almost Wish I Had Never Played Or Worked For Lakers

Jerry West was part of the Los Angeles Lakers as a player, coach and an executive, but he had a complicated and acrimonious relationship with the franchise later in life. "I almost wish that I had never played or worked for them," West told ESPN in 2020. The issues came to a head in 2019 when the Lakers parted ways with Ryan West, who is one of Jerry's sons. Ryan West had spent 10 years with the L...2024
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• Watch HBO trailer for upcoming Showtime Lakers series “Winning Time”

The Showtime Lakers of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jerry Buss are getting the HBO treatment....2021
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• Jeanie Buss shares emotional tribute to Kobe, Gianna Bryant on Instagram
Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss has made her first public comments since Kobe Bryant and Bryant’s 13-year-old daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash. Buss shared a lengthy tribute on Instagram Thursday in which she wrote about a specific day when Kobe brought Gianna to spend some time with her. The meeting was not long after Buss’ father Jerry Buss died, and Jeanie said she was “strugglin...2020
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• As Long as Lakers Are Terrible, Scars from the Chris Paul Trade Veto Remain
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• Lakers' Infusion of Young Talent to Test Kobe's Ability to Take Needed Step Back
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• Larry Nance Jr. to Lakers: Twitter Reacts as PF Is Selected in 2015 NBA Draft
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• Ex-Lakers Owner Jerry Buss’ Custom-Built Mansion Hits Market For $11.85 Million
Ex-Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss’ custom-built mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, California, recently hit the open market for $11.85 million. Lakers legends Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Shaquille O’Neal often made visits. The land was purchased by Dr. Buss in 1994 for less than $300,000. His house, known as the “Dream Ranch,” was built to his […] The post Ex-Lakers...2024
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• Jerry Tarkanian Almost Coached the 1980s Lakers Dynasty
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"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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"Jerry Buss bought the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke in 1979 […] The post Luka Doncic Reacts To Lakers Ownership Sale appeared first on Hoops Wire."

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"Ex-Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss’ custom-built mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, California, recently hit the open market for $11."

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"Jerry Buss, bought the team in 1979."

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"One diehard Los Angeles Lakers fan posted an old photo of the legendary Jerry Buss with basketball icon Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

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"Jerry Buss, shared despicable and vulgar hate mail she received on Monday from a supposed “fan” on Instagram."

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"Jerry Buss and mother of current governor Jeanie Buss, passed away."

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"From the point at which Jerry Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 until he died in February 2013, his franchise missed the playoffs just twice."

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"Then-Lakers owner Jerry Buss eventually shot down the idea"

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"LOS ANGELES — It was Jerry Buss' wish."

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"Jerry Buss was out of town on business, so he had lunch with Jeanie Buss at the Forum Club before his official introduction."

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"Jerry Buss never had issues getting for this team."

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• 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...2025
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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...2025
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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...2025
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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...2025
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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...2025
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• True story of Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss drafting Magic Johnson, per Jeanie Buss
When Dr. Jerry Buss decided to draft Magic Johnson to the Los Angeles Lakers, he probably anticipated the start of the “Showtime era.” After all, as Jeanie Buss said it, her father saw that swagger in him. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Jeanie reflected on that fateful 1979 decision that had a major impact on […] The post True story of Lakers, Dr. Jerry Buss drafting Magic Johns...2022
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• LeBron, Magic offer condolences to Jeannie Buss after her mother passed away
The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a terrible loss on Monday, as JoAnn Buss, the wife of former Lakers governor Dr. Jerry Buss and mother of current governor Jeanie Buss, passed away. The team sent out a statement Monday announcing her passing, asking fans to donate to The American Cancer Society or the Lakers Youth Foundation, rather than send flowers. LeBron James and Magic Johnson both took to soc...2019
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• Jerry West wanted Tracy McGrady with Kobe and Shaq
Remember the Kobe-Shaq Lakers? Moreover, remember how incredibly dominant they were? Well, Jerry West wanted even more. Turns out, he also wanted Tracy McGrady.Dear God.And ahead of the 1997 NBA draft, Lakers head coach Del Harris knew it.“I don’t think anybody can look at an 18-year-old and say he’s a Hall of Famer,” says Harris.But that isn’t all.“You couldn’t even do that with Jordan. And Kobe ...2017
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• Jim Buss once tried to offer Kobe Bryant shares of Lakers
Here we have some further evidence that Jim Buss was in over his head during his time as Los Angeles Lakers head of basketball operations.According to a feature by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Tuesday, Buss attempted to offer shares of the franchise to Lakers legend Kobe Bryant last season as “a show of appreciation.” But the family trust reportedly does not allow for that sort of transfer, somethin...2017
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• As Long as Lakers Are Terrible, Scars from the Chris Paul Trade Veto Remain
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• Lakers' Infusion of Young Talent to Test Kobe's Ability to Take Needed Step Back
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• Larry Nance Jr. to Lakers: Twitter Reacts as PF Is Selected in 2015 NBA Draft
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• Los Angeles Lakers Must Go All Out to Make NBA Playoffs Next Season
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• Are the Lakers Losing Los Angeles?
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• Kobe's Latest Setback Offers Lakers Chance to Finally Move out of His Shadow
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• Jeanie Buss Says Father Would’ve Supported Lakers Sale
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• Lakers Sale Reveal: Family Infighting Before Historic $10B Deal
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• Buss Family Fractured By Infighting Before Lakers Sale Closed
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• 'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers
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• Mark Walter's Purchase Of Lakers Approved By NBA; Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor For At Least Five Years
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• Lakers' Joey Buss, Jesse Buss Launch Sports Investment Firm
Joey Buss and Jesse Buss are creating an investment firm called Buss Sports Capital aimed at acquisitions and partnerships across the global sports landscape. Joey and Jesse are the two youngest children of the late Dr. Jerry Buss. The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. Joey Buss is the Lakers' alternate governor and vice president of re...2025
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• Jeanie Buss To Remain Governor Of Lakers For At Least Five More Seasons
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• Buss Family Sells Lakers Majority Ownership Amid Rising NBA Costs
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• Luka Doncic Reacts To Lakers Ownership Sale

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Buss family is entering an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion. Jeanie Buss, though, will continue to serve in her role as Governor after the sale. Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers from Jack Kent Cooke in 1979 […] The post Luka Doncic Reacts To Lakers Ownership Sale appeared first on Hoop...2025
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• Lakers to Hand out Commemorative Rings Honoring the Birthday of Dr. Buss
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• Kevin Durant Latest to Call 'BS' That Kobe Is Driving Free Agents from Lakers
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• Are the Lakers Losing Los Angeles?
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• Is Magic Johnson's Dream to Own the Los Angeles Lakers Fueling Rift with Team?
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• As Draft Draws Near, Lakers Appear Destined to Find Jahlil Okafor an Ideal Fit
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• A Family Divided: Unrest Growing in Buss Family as Lakers Struggle to Rebuild
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• With Kobe Bryant Era Ending, Steps for Lakers' Return to Prominence Are Clear
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• 5 takeaways from Jeanie Buss’ interview, including LeBron James’ power, Russell Westbrook’s future, and selling the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss can officially be labeled “embattled”. The franchise missed the playoffs twice in Dr. Jerry Buss’ four-decade tenure running the LakeShow, yet the team has made the postseason only three times in the 10 years since the kids took over (first Jim, now Jeanie). Yes, that included a championship, but […] The post 5 takeaways from Jeanie B...2022
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• The Lakers need to be saved from themselves
From the point at which Jerry Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979 until he died in February 2013, his franchise missed the playoffs just twice.In the four years since, the Lakers have missed the playoffs every year and — barring some sort of miracle unseen in NBA history — will make it five in 2018, quite possibly with the worst record in the Western Conference. Since taking over control of...2018
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• Report: Jeanie Buss denies brothers' coup attempt within Los Angeles Lakers franchise
Years of very public infighting among Jerry Buss' children continued Friday as Jim and Johnny Buss attempted to have sister Jeanie removed as controlling owner of the Lakers, only to have Jeanie solidify power via a temporary restraining order....2017
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• Pat Riley’s inability to maintain super-team shows NBA players have real control now
For a brief crevasse in the franchise trajectories of the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, it felt as though a new face of prestige was emerging as another was falling apart at the seams. Los Angeles, following the death of owner Jerry Buss and the decline of Kobe Bryant, were running thin on that vaunted Lakers mystique. The Heat, even in a post-LeBron James era, were enjoying success, with...2016
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• A Family Divided: Unrest Growing in Buss Family as Lakers Struggle to Rebuild
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• Jeanie Buss may clean house in Lakers’ front office
Jeanie Buss may be preparing to clean house in the Lakers’ front office amid the team’s struggles. Such a move would entail pushing her brother Jim out from his executive role, getting rid of GM Mitch Kupchak, and potentially bringing Phil Jackson back to the Lakers, according to some informed speculation. ESPN NBA insider Stephen A. Smith shared the information on the radio Monday: Stephen A: "I...2016
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• Jeanie Buss may clean house in Lakers’ front office
Jeanie Buss may be preparing to clean house in the Lakers’ front office amid the team’s struggles. Such a move would entail pushing her brother Jim out from his executive role, getting rid of GM Mitch Kupchak, and potentially bringing Phil Jackson back to the Lakers, according to some informed speculation. ESPN NBA insider Stephen A. Smith shared the information on the radio Monday: Stephen A: "I...2016
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• As Long as Lakers Are Terrible, Scars from the Chris Paul Trade Veto Remain
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• LA Lakers Brass Still Can't See Obvious Path Forward After Byron Scott Firing
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• As Draft Draws Near, Lakers Appear Destined to Find Jahlil Okafor an Ideal Fit
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• Kobe Bryant Will Supplant Magic Johnson as Loudest Lakers Alumni Voice
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