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Lakers ownership chaos intensifies as ESPN insider fires back at Jeanie Buss camp

NY Post NBA, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA
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rumor
Updated 1 month ago

Shams Charania is not backing down after Jeanie Buss’ legal team accused the ESPN insider of inaccurately reporting the latest twist in the Lakers’ increasingly messy ownership saga. Appearing Tuesday on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Charania addressed a letter from Buss’ attorney that accused him of falsely reporting that all six Buss siblings voted to...

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Should Lakers fans be optimistic about the new ownership?

Silver Screen and Roll, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

Sep 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Disney chief executive officer Bob Iger looks on before the game at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. As quickly as the news has been coming through in recent days, particularly in regard to the Buss family, it’s somehow almost...

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Five games on the Mavericks’ 2026-27 schedule that we are most looking forward to

Mavs Moneyball, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 1 month ago

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 24: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots as Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the third quarter at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) | Getty Images The 2026-27 NBA schedules have been ou...

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Jeanie Buss' Siblings Still Want To Sell Stake In Lakers

Hoops Rumors, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBAUpdated 1 month ago

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 […]

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Mark Walter attempted to get Lakers, Dodgers out of Spectrum SportsNet contracts to get more money

Silver Screen and Roll, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

Feb 20, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) is interviewed by Spectrum SportsNet reporter Mike Trudell after the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 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,...

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Jaden Hardy Grew Up Admiring Kobe Bryant

Lakers Nation, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

Perhaps the least talked about addition that the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer is that of guard Jaden Hardy, who came over in the trade that sent center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. But Hardy is someone who could potentially carve out a role as an instant offense guard off the bench as […]

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The Lakers' front office revamping appears to be on hold

Lakers Nation, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

At the start of the offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers spoke about building out their basketball staff, planning to hire two assistant general managers to work under Rob Pelinka: one focused on analytics and the other on player development. The Lakers did begin that process, hiring one of the two while also announcing other additions […]

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What we’re hearing about the Buss family battle and Jeanie’s Lakers future

Reddit r/lakers1 month agoNBA logoNBA

The Athletic spoke with multiple league and team sources with knowledge of the situation for this story. They were granted anonymity to discuss sensitive matters surrounding the ongoing ownership and family dispute, which could result in litigation. Will Jeanie Buss remain the Lakers’ most powerful executive as team governor, or will she and her siblings sever ties from the organization her father purchased 47 years and 11 championships ago amid a bitter dispute? That answer won’t be delivere...

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Celtics Reacts Survey: History Month era debate

Celtics Blog, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

BOSTON - JUNE 17: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics poses with former Boston Celtic Bill Russell after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Six of the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on June 17, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Bria...

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Five Buss Siblings Stand United Against Jeanie Buss To Sell Lakers

RealGM, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

The Buss family reiterated its intention to sell the remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, stating that five of the six siblings in the Buss trust remain "united" in the decision. The statement, provided to ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday, is in response to Jeanie Buss's declared intention to contest the sale. "The Los Angeles Lakers have never been just a basketball team. They have been one of the greatest privileges of our lives," the family said. "Our focus has always been on what we...

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LeBron James, Buss family, new ownership: The craziest Lakers offseason ever

NY Post NBA, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 1 month ago

If you’re a Laker fan, go see your doctor.  Your blood pressure is high. You have new crease lines on your forehead from shock. You have whiplash from shaking your head in disbelief.  This offseason has been heart pounding. It has been eyebrow raising. It has been jarring.  LeBron James stunned the world by leaving...

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Pacific Notes: Dunleavy, Lakers, Lendeborg, Suns Arena

Hoops Rumors, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

The Warriors reportedly attempted to get in the mix for several bigger-name players this offseason, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Now, their ambitions to improve the roster will likely have to wait until the trade deadline, as general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. alluded to recently, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “We have multiple ways […]

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Klay Thompson's Mavericks fate remains undecided as speculation swirls

ClutchPoints, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA
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Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson’s future remains uncertain. Thompson’s been reportedly linked to the Miami Heat as a potential trade destination, but new teams have emerged. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel revealed other potential trade suitors and a possible buyout, as the Mavericks weigh their options. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors have also […] The post Klay Thompson’s Mavericks fate remains undecided as speculation swirls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Buss family sells remaining stake in Lakers to new majority owners

ClutchPoints, Established source1 month agoNBA logoNBA

In the immediate aftermath of the shocking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers last week, it was revealed that Jeanie Buss would remain as team governor for an x-amount of years as per her original agreement with Mark Walter. However, that quickly changed on Monday when the Buss family sold their remaining share in the […] The post Buss family sells remaining stake in Lakers to new majority owners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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