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Jeanie Buss Did Not Want To Sell Minority Stake

Jeanie Buss had been running the Los Angeles Lakers since her father Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in 2013, but that is about to change. It was reported on Monday that the Buss family has decided to sell their remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the Lakers to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 17

Jeanie Buss' Lakers Exit Raises Major Questions About Rob Pelinka’s Future

In 1979, Dr. Jerry Buss bought the Los Angeles Lakers from then-owner Jack Kent Cooke, beginning what would become an iconic stretch for the storied NBA franchise that culminated in 11 more titles.

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In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17

Brothers turn the tables on Jeanie Buss with Lakers sale

Jeanie Buss won't remain team governor of the Los Angeles Lakers after all.

Buss makes major decision on her role with Lakers

Buss did not want to sell minority stake

Buss family releases statement on decision to sell remaining ownership stake

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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Reports: Buss family to sell remaining stake to new owners

The Buss family, which has been primary or minority owners of the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979, will sell its current 17.8% ownership to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to multiple reports on Monday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Buss Family Releases Statement On Decision To Sell Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake

The Los Angeles Lakers organization is undergoing some major changes as Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake in the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a $12.5 billion valuation just one year after he bought the team from Jeanie and the Buss family.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 17

Jeanie Buss to exit as Lakers governor after family sells remaining stake

The Buss family’s run with the Lakers isn’t merely winding down. It’s ending. The family has decided to sell its remaining 17.8 percent stake in the franchise to the group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Monday.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Jeanie Buss makes major decision on her role with Lakers

Jeanie Buss and her siblings are cashing out on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Buss family will sell their remaining 17.8 percent Lakers ownership stake to incoming owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

Buss Family To Sell Remaining Stake In Lakers To Kushner, Iger

After controlling owner Mark Walter agreed to sell his majority stake in the Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, the Buss family is following suit and will sell its remaining minority shares to the incoming ownership group, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17

Buss family sells remaining stake in Lakers to new majority owners

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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 17

Lakers Legend Claims Billionaires Treat Franchise Like a 'Toy,' Sends Strong Message to New Ownership

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering another stunning ownership shift, but this one feels different. Just last year, Jeanie Buss and Co. gave way to Mark Walter in a deal that valued the franchise at $10 billion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Buss Family Selling Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner

The Los Angeles Lakers have now sold multiple times in the last couple of years as Jeanie and the Buss family first sold their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Buss Family Selling Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake To Bib Iger & Josh Kushner

The Los Angeles Lakers have now sold multiple times in the last couple of years as Jeanie and the Buss family first sold their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Luka Doncic NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic put forth one of the best years of his career. Doncic led the NBA in scoring and was an All-NBA First Team selection who finished fourth in regular season MVP voting.

PJ Washington News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Lakers Trade Target PJ Washington Expecting To Stay With Mavericks

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have a full roster, there are still rumors circulating about the team eyeing potential additions via trade. One name that has been mentioned as a possibility is forward PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks.

Kevon Looney News / Lakers Nation / August 17

Kevon Looney Has ‘Chip On My Shoulder’ This Season

As it currently stands, the only other true center on the Los Angeles Lakers roster aside from starter Walker Kessler is veteran Kevon Looney. While he spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Looney spent the first 10 years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors where he won multiple NBA Championships.