Buss family reportedly selling remaining 17.8% ownership stake in Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
The Buss family is reportedly selling their remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, ending an era of ownership.
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Sources (5)
- Lakers ownership chaos intensifies as ESPN insider fires back at Jeanie Buss camp New York Post · 3h ago
- Five Buss siblings 'united' in decision to sell Lakers shares ESPN · 3h ago
- Jeanie Buss Opposes Reported Sale of Family's Lakers Stake to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Sources: Jeanie out as Buss family sells last stake in Lakers espn.com · 1d ago
- Buss family reportedly selling remaining 17.8% ownership stake in Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
The story so far
The Buss family is reportedly selling their remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger. The sale comes amid reported internal family disagreements. The New York Post and ESPN both mention a rift within the Buss family, with ESPN noting that five Buss siblings are united in the decision to sell.
However, the Bleacher Report and ESPN both mention that Jeanie Buss opposes the sale. The New York Post also notes that an ESPN insider has fired back at Jeanie Buss's camp, indicating ongoing tension. The timing of the sale is not specified in coverage.
The role of Jeanie Buss in the Lakers organization is also unclear. Coverage does not yet specify whether the sale has been finalized or what the next steps are for the Lakers ownership.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 1h ago.
The obvious questions
Who is buying the Buss family's stake in the Lakers?
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are reportedly buying the remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family.
What is the size of the stake being sold?
The Buss family is selling 17.8% of the Los Angeles Lakers.
What is the status of Jeanie Buss's role with the Lakers?
According to ESPN, Jeanie Buss is reportedly out as the Buss family sells their remaining stake in the Lakers. However, the exact details of her role moving forward are not specified in coverage.
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