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While the news of Mark Walter’s sale of the Lakers was a shock at the time, the more time that passes, the clearer it becomes how precarious his situation was. With a federal investigation applying pressure on him, Walter has been scrambling to find ways to get money. In the present day, that meant selling […]
Jonathan Kuminga’s future remains unresolved, with the Los Angeles Lakers still viewed as one of the teams that could land the 23-year-old forward. Money has been the primary obstacle. Los Angeles reportedly discussed a role that would put Kuminga in the starting lineup next to Luka Dončić while paying him approximately $10 million per season. […] The post Lakers remain interested in signing Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
One NBA scout is not a fan of the moves the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer. However, they claim […]
The Lakers’ latest ownership drama is about far more than who gets to keep a piece of the franchise. Mark Walter has a major financial deadline approaching, while the Buss family is now fighting over what happens to its own remaining stake. The two situations, however, are not the same. Walter’s roughly 65% Lakers stake […] The post Jeanie Buss’ Lakers Turmoil Could Force Mark Walter to Sell Dodgers, Chelsea and More Assets, Per Analyst appeared first on EssentiallySports .
While speaking about Ja Morant's ability, Patrick Beverley boldly claimed the Blazers' guard could be more impactful than John Stockton against Michael Jordan's Bulls.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost several key players this offseason and will miss some more than others.
For 46 years, the Buss family held majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. It changed last year with when they sold their controlling stake to Mark Walter, and on Monday reports emerged that they have completely exited their remaining minority. But the team’s governor, Jeanie Buss, has disputed those claims. Jeanie Buss is the […] The post “Adam Silver Has to Choose”: David Stern Would Have ‘Tarnished’ Buss Family Legacy Over Lakers Drama, Says Insider appeared first on EssentiallySpor...
The situation with the Lakers ownership could prove very costly for the team and if they’re not careful, could cause their franchise star to walk away. Mark Walter, who officially purchased a majority stake in the Lakers from the Buss family in October 2025, agreed last week to sell control of the team to Bob […] The post Could the Lakers’ Turmoil See Them Lose Luka Doncic? appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Former Lakers player Patrick Beverley makes his feelings known on Russell Westbrook's retirement.
After striking out on bigger-name targets at the 2026 trade deadline and earlier this offseason, the Warriors will likely have to wait until closer to the 2027 trade deadline to meaningfully upgrade their roster, as general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently alluded to, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “We have multiple ways to […]
Shams Charania issues a clarification after Jeanie Buss accuses him of 'false, malicious, and defamatory' reporting on the Lakers.
NBA insider explains how Rob Pelinka's role is no longer secure amid latest ownership changes.
The Los Angeles Lakers are operating normally despite the ownership transition and the latest Buss family dispute, but uncertainty could delay planned front office changes, via Dan Woike of The Athletic League sources believe the Lakers may be unable to complete their basketball operations expansion until the ownership situation is settled. The team planned to […] The post Lakers ownership uncertainty delays front office expansion appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shams Charania has defended his coverage of the Lakers ownership battle after Jeanie Buss’ attorney disputed how ESPN characterized the Buss family’s vote. The disagreement centers on whether Charania claimed every Buss sibling supported selling the family’s remaining 17.8% interest. Charania says that was never his reporting. “That letter included my name in it, which […] The post Shams Charania pushes back on Jeanie Buss claims appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
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The Los Angeles Lakers ownership saga rolls on as Jeanie Buss' five siblings reveal they decided to sell without her approval. The post Jeanie Buss’ Siblings Confirm They Approved Sale Without Her appeared first on LA Sports Report.
LeBron James had a hilarious reaction after seeing a meal while taking a break from a golf outing.
An emergency meeting meant to secure the Buss family’s future with the Lakers instead left several siblings “spooked” and set off a push to sell the family’s remaining stake. What followed could bring the family’s ownership era to a much messier end than anyone expected. The development came days after Mark Walter agreed to sell […] The post Buss Siblings Issue Statement After Jeanie’s Attorney Vows to Fight Over Lakers Sale appeared first on EssentiallySports .
After word broke on Monday that Jeanie Buss is resisting her siblings’ push to sell the family’s remaining ownership stake in the Lakers to incoming owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, her five siblings – Jim Buss, Johnny Buss, Janie Buss, Joey Buss, and Jesse Buss – put out a statement on Tuesday indicating that they […]
The Los Angeles Lakers invested heavily in Walker Kessler. A former Utah Jazz writer sees Rudy Gobert level defense in his future.
Buss siblings respond as Jeanie Buss threatens to fight potential sale.
It looks like both sides are digging in their heels ahead of a fight between Jeanie Buss and her siblings. News of the Buss family agreeing to sell their nearly 18% stake in the Lakers was quickly followed by Jeanie’s opposition to the sale. On Tuesday, the family responded to Jeanie’s claims with a statement […]
A twist has emerged in the pending $12.5 billion sale of Mark Walter’s majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, as minority but controlling owner Jeanie Buss has no intention of selling her family’s stake or relinquishing her leadership role. It’s a twist that could spark litigation unless the parties can […]
The Buss family battle over the Lakers isn’t going away quietly. Five of Jeanie Buss’ siblings issued a joint statement Tuesday making clear that they intend to proceed with the sale of the family’s remaining 17.8 percent stake in the franchise, despite Jeanie’s attempt to block the move. The statement from Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey […] The post Jeanie Buss’ siblings respond to Lakers ownership fight: ‘We remain united’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
After news broke that the Buss family would be selling its share of the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Jeanie Buss' lawyer sent a letter to her siblings' lawyers denying that she would sell her stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.