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Lakers Rumor Roundup: Jeanie Buss open to buying out family shares, Shams Charania fires back

The Lakers' ownership drama escalates as Jeanie Buss considers buying out family shares, sparking a public feud.

By · Published August 20, 2026 at 12:29 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026 at 13:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Los Angeles Times · The New York Times · Yahoo Sports · Sports Illustrated · Silver Screen and Roll.

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The story so far

The New York Times first revealed that Jeanie Buss is considering buying out her siblings' shares in the Los Angeles Lakers. This move comes amid a family dispute over the team's ownership, which has intensified with a public exchange between Buss's lawyer and journalist Shams Charania.

The dispute has drawn comparisons to the TV show Succession. Yahoo Sports and Silver Screen and Roll have since detailed the potential impact on the team's $12.5 billion sale and the future of general manager Rob Pelinka.

The New York Times and Yahoo Sports have also noted that the family drama might not align with the late Jerry Buss's wishes. The current state of negotiations and the family's internal dynamics remain unclear.

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

What is the value of the Lakers ownership share Jeanie Buss is considering buying out?

The ownership share is worth almost $2 billion.

What is the total value of the Lakers sale?

The total value of the Lakers sale is $12.5 billion.

Who is involved in the public feud regarding the Lakers ownership?

The public feud involves Jeanie Buss's lawyer and journalist Shams Charania.

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Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss NBA Ownership Dispute Sports Drama Shams Charania

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