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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 20

Shaquille O’Neal Understands Why Buss Family Wants To Sell Remaining Shares In Lakers

Shockwaves were sent throughout the NBA last week when it was reported that Mark Walter was selling his majority shares of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a record $12.5 billion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 20

See inside Luka Doncic’s $18k per hour private jet for LA Lakers teammates

Luka Doncic is all set to spare no expense as he arranges a private jet for his Los Angeles Lakers teammates for their visit to Slovenia, reportedly spending around half a million dollars for the trip.

NBA News / Field Level Media / August 20

Lakers minority owner has no plans to sell 4% stake

Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong does not intend to sell his minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid a high-profile sale of the franchise. Soon-Shiong's

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Lakers minority owner reveals fate of 4% stake in franchise after $12.5 billion sale

Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has no intention of selling his 4% stake in the franchise following Mark Walter’s record $12.5 billion agreement to sell the team to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 20

'Doesn’t Want to Lose That': Jeanie Buss Refuses to Quit on Lakers Due to Personal Reason, Says Analyst

Jeanie Buss is not ready to let go of the Los Angeles Lakers. While her siblings consider selling their remaining 17.8 percent stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, she wants to remain in control.

Matisse Thybulle News / Lakers Nation / August 20

Matisse Thybulle Chose 26 As New Jersey Number For ‘Fresh Start’

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers identified one of their biggest roster needs as perimeter defense. The roster sorely needed players that could wreak havoc on that end of the court and they were able to bring in one of the best in the league in Matisse Thybulle.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20

Lakers' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit hits unexpected roadblock

The Los Angeles Lakers started off the offseason with a bang, but things have cooled off as we enter the quietest days of the NBA offseason.

Lakers Arrive In Slovenia For Luka Doncic Minicamp

Matisse Thybulle Chose 26 As New Jersey Number For ‘Fresh Start’

Buss family drama continues as siblings release statement reiterating sale against Jeanie Buss' wishes

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Should The Lakers Make This 3-Team Trade For Malik Monk And De’Anthony Melton?

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a pretty good spot heading into 2026-27. They basically changed half the team this summer, leading the NBA with eight new additions, and now Luka Doncic has way more depth around him.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 20

Lakers Arrive In Slovenia For Luka Doncic Minicamp

The Los Angeles Lakers have been in the news a lot lately for off-the-court reasons, but as the start of the 2026-27 season approaches, they need to shift their focus back to the team and how they can get back into contention.

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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 / Fadeaway World / August 20

Austin Reaves Names Dream Golf Foursome, Worst Golfer On Lakers, Top 3 In NBA, And More

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is one of the best golfers in the NBA, and he recently sat down with NBCLA for a rapid-fire round of golf questions.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 20

'Monumental Business Move': Shaquille O’Neal Breaks Silence on Lakers Sale Amid Jeanie Buss Drama

Shaquille O’Neal has officially weighed in on the seismic ownership changes reshaping his former franchise. During a recent ESPN call-in, he had a big label for the historic sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Shaquille O’Neal Speaks On The Buss Family Amid $12.5 Billion Impending Lakers Sale

The Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal recently appeared on SportsCenter and spoke his mind on his former franchise’s impending sale. While he seemed sad to see the Buss family on the brink of ending their 47-year association with the Lakers, he stayed silent on the internal drama behind the sale.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 20

Jeanie Buss considering paying out siblings to buy Lakers ownership share worth almost $2 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers sale to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner will continue, but Jeanie Buss is considering all options to prevent her family from selling their remaining share.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Notable update emerges on Rob Pelinka amid Lakers drama

Rob Pelinka is apparently smiling through the metaphorical fire going on around him right now. The Los Angeles Lakers GM Pelinka is “excited” about the team’s incoming new ownership and thinks that the change is a “good thing,” Pete Zayas of The Athletic reported this week on an episode of the “Lakers Collective” podcast.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Derek Fisher understands Hall of Fame snub despite 5 championship wins

Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Derek Fisher is content with not making the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame despite his NBA success. Fisher was recently on the Joint Venture show and spoke about the fact that he hasn’t been nominated for the Hall of Fame despite his five championships.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19

Lakers news: Insiders hit Rob Pelinka with ominous warning after $12.5 billion sale

Following the pending sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to the duo of Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, one of the biggest questions that came up in the immediate aftermath is what that meant for the future of general manager Rob Pelinka.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 19

Lakers Install Two New Practice Courts At UCLA Health Training Center

At the beginning of the offseason, one of the primary goals for the Los Angeles Lakers was to build out the overall infrastructure of the franchise. This not included building out the staff in different departments, but also a number of improvements within the team’s practice facility.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 19

Jeanie Buss Is the 'Wrong Person' for the Lakers Job, Claims Analyst Amid Bid to Buy Back Family Shares

The Buss family’s Los Angeles Lakers battle is no longer a quiet disagreement. Jeanie Buss stands against her five siblings, who voted to sell 17.8% of the remaining family shares.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / August 19

Shams Charania stands by Lakers reporting after challenge from Jeanie Buss attorney

ESPN’s Shams Charania is standing by his account of the Lakers ownership fight after Jeanie Buss’ attorney accused him of getting key details wrong about the Buss family’s attempted sale of its remaining stake in the franchise.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18

Bob Iger's feelings on the Buss family drama have been revealed

Bob Iger is (understandably) hoping for a quick resolution to the Buss family’s mess. The former Disney CEO Iger and his fellow incoming Los Angeles Lakers owner Joshua Kushner would like to move on from the Buss drama as seamlessly as possible by buying out the family’s shares.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / August 18

Jeanie Buss’ Siblings Still Want To Sell Stake In Lakers

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