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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 / Lakers Nation / August 19
Shams Charania Fires Back After Being Called Out By Jeanie Buss
Things are getting messy with the ownership transfer of the Los Angeles Lakers. First, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Mark Walter — amid federal investigations — was selling the majority stake of the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / August 19
NBA Champion Says Joining LeBron James and the Lakers Hurt Russell Westbrook’s Reputation: 'If You Are Not on His Level..'
LeBron James helped open the door for Russell Westbrook’s move to the Los Angeles Lakers. But Westbrook’s arrival quickly changed the team’s identity. The Lakers had already sacrificed their championship-winning core, sending Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, and a 2021 first-round pick to Washington.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
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?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 19
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Hornets, Sion James, Mavericks
While the Lakers’ ownership situation continues to resemble an episode of Succession, Luka Doncic is taking care of some team business of his own. Doncic is bringing nearly the entire Lakers roster to his native Slovenia for a five-day team-bonding trip, and ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne offered some new details during an appearance on ESPN LA 710.
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 / 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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
How Jeanie Buss could remain Lakers’ governor amid family selling shares
Less than a year after being approved as the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, which he purchased from the Buss family for a $10 billion valuation, Mark Walter has agreed to sell the franchise for a $12.5 billion valuation to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 19
New Details Emerge About Luka Doncic’s Lavish Lakers Minicamp in Slovenia
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently dealing with a messy situation amid yet another regime change, and the Buss family and Jeanie Buss are in a dispute over the sale of their remaining ownership stake (17.8%) to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / August 19
Should Lakers fans be optimistic about the new ownership? 
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / August 19
Jeanie Buss Open To Buying Lakers Shares To Remain Team Governor
Jeanie Buss is reportedly willing to explore buying enough Los Angeles Lakers shares to remain the franchise’s owner as the ownership battle involving her family deepens.
Matisse Thybulle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Why Matisse Thybulle chose new jersey number with Lakers
Matisse Thybulle is beginning a new chapter with the Los Angeles Lakers, and the veteran wing found a creative way to bring pieces of his previous NBA stops with him through his new jersey number.
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 / Hoops Wire / August 19
Jeanie Buss open to letting siblings sell Lakers shares if she can remain governor
Jeanie Buss may be willing to let her siblings sell their remaining stake in the Lakers after all, provided she can find a way to remain the team’s governor.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / August 19
What Luka Doncic Is Planning For Lakers During Slovenia Minicamp
The Los Angeles Lakers offseason — in recent weeks — hasn’t been filled with many feel-good stories, as ownership transfers and sibling rivalries take center stage.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Jeanie Buss Open To Purchasing Required Shares To Remain Governor
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in flux, with Mark Walter recently agreeing to sell his majority stake in the franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, and the Buss family following that up by voting to sell their remaining shares to the tandem as well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Jaden Hardy Grew Up Admiring Kobe Bryant
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.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Everything Luka Doncic is doing for Lakers teammates on Slovenia bonding trip
All their bags are packed and ready to go, and Luka Doncic will be standing outside the door, excited to leave on a private plane and bring the Los Angeles Lakers to Slovenia.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 19
Lakers Front Office Expansion Won’t Be Completed Until Ownership Situation Is Resolved
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / August 19
'Adam Silver Has to Choose': David Stern Would Have ‘Tarnished’ Buss Family Legacy Over Lakers Drama, Says Insider
For 46 years, the Buss family held majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. It changed last year with when they sold their controlling stake to Mark Walter, and on Monday reports emerged that they have completely exited their remaining minority.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 19
Shams Charania accuses Jeanie Buss of ‘inaccurate’ comments amid LA Lakers ownership controversy
Shams Charania finally responded to Jeanie Buss and her attorney, accusing him of inaccurate reporting over the LA Lakers sale. Charania reported on Monday that the Buss family had unanimously decided to sell their remaining equity in the Lakers, something Buss denied in a statement from her attorney.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / August 19
Other Buss siblings have ‘decided to sell’ Los Angeles Lakers stake despite Jeanie Buss’ opposition
The NBA world is watching as Jeanie Buss tries to stop the Buss family stake in the Los Angeles Lakers from being sold. As per their latest statement, her other siblings are intent on selling, though.
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
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 18
Buss family drama continues as siblings release statement reiterating sale against Jeanie Buss' wishes
Is this the fifth season of "Succession" or third of "Winning Time"? On Tuesday, the greatest soap opera of the NBA offseason continued.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Jeanie Buss claims her siblings manipulated Shams Charania to ‘falsely report’ on Lakers sale
Jeanie Buss is not sitting quietly amid reports indicating that her family was giving up control of the Los Angeles Lakers. News broke Monday that the Buss family, which has owned the Lakers franchise for nearly 50 years, had reportedly decided to sell the family trust’s remaining 17.8 percent stake in the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / August 13
Biggest questions after stunning Lakers sale to Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger
The Los Angeles Lakers are once again changing ownership.
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