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Jeanie Buss’ Sister Janie Pleaded to Not Be Fired By Lakers, Felt Like a Paper Thrown Into the Trash

The Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. A big reason for the ascension to global recognition is thanks to the Buss family. Ever since Jerry Buss acquired the Lakers, they have been the pinnacle of entertainment in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / January 21

'Should’ve Never Been Born': Jeanie Buss’ Private Remarks to Half Brother Revealed Before $10B Lakers Sale

For Dr. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers were meant to be a lasting family legacy. Instead, that vision slowly fractured the Buss siblings behind the scenes.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Lakers rumors: Why Jeanie Buss went against father’s wishes to execute $10 billion sale

Post the Los Angeles Lakers’ sale to Mark Walter, much has been said about the way the sale went down, considering Jeanie Buss’ father, Jerry, never wanted to sell the franchise.

NBA News / ESPN / January 21

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / December 15

Los Angeles Lakers Royalty Could Join the A's Ownership Picture

The A's have been saying for months now that they have the financing for the new ballpark under control, yet they would welcome local Las Vegas investors into their project, if that opportunity presented itself.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 24

Jerry Buss’ Desire to Sell Cable TV in Hawaii Led to Lakers’ Infamous Trips

Young sports fans these days don’t understand how good they have it. Every game today is live on television in high definition. If you can’t get to a TV, you can stream the game on your phone or record it to watch later.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 21

'This Was Buss on Buss Crime': Brian Windhorst Discusses What Buss Brothers’ Firing Means for the Lakers

The acquisition of Luka Doncic wasn’t the only sign that the Los Angeles Lakers were entering a new direction. In June, the Buss family announced their deal to sell the team to Mark Walter for a $10 billion valuation.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 21

Magic Johnson already gave insight into why LA Lakers fired Joey and Jesse Buss, whom he tried to help

The Los Angeles Lakers ushered in a new era this past summer, and the latest move was moving past the stalwarts of the Buss family. This past summer, the Los Angeles Lakers made history, as the Buss family sold the Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 21

Jesse Buss says he felt isolated from Lakers before dismissal

Jesse Buss says he’ll always root for the Lakers, but admitted his voice inside the organization had faded long before he was removed from his role as assistant general manager on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 21

Jesse Buss Hasn’t Spoken To Jeanie Buss Or Rob Pelinka In Five Months

The Los Angeles Lakers have not played a game since Tuesday and won’t play one again until Sunday. But that certainly hasn’t stopped them from being atop the NBA news cycle.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Jesse Sends Jeanie Buss Emotional Message, Discloses Details Of Strained Relationship

The ouster of Joey and Jesse Buss did more than create anxiety for job security in the Lakers organization. It showed decades of brewing family politics among the Buss siblings.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 21

Jesse Buss Admits Suffering From Illness As He Discloses Lakers Front Office Struggles

In less than a day since he was fired from the Lakers, Jesse Buss laid everything out. The new ownership made its first big move on Thursday morning by overhauling the scouting team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 21

JJ Redick Breaks Silence on Joey and Jesse Buss’ Firing in Lakers’ Shocking Move

Once the Lakers’ $10 billion sale was approved in October, we expected changes to be coming to the front office. No one thought this was the restructuring, though.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / November 20

Reports: Lakers fire brothers Joey, Jesse Buss from front office

The Los Angeles Lakers' reorganization of the front office includes the firings of executives Joey and Jesse Buss, younger brothers of team governor Jeanie Buss and sons of the former owner, the late Jerry Buss, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 20

Who Are Jeanie Buss’ Brothers, Joey & Jesse? Buss Family’s Lakers Legacy, Net Worth, Roles & More

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new chapter, and it involves a significant change for the Buss family. The organization recently parted ways with Jeanie Buss’s brothers, Joey and Jesse Buss, ending their two-decade-long tenure as front office executives and turning the page on a key part of the family’s storied legacy with the franchise.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 20

Lakers terminate much of scouting staff along with Buss brothers

The Lakers are shaking up their front office in a major way. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported Thursday that a large portion of the team’s scouting department has been terminated, part of the sweeping organizational overhaul under new majority owner Mark Walter.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Los Angeles Lakers Reorganizing Organizational Structure; Joey and Jesse Buss Shown the Door

Just when you thought the drama in Hollywood was reserved for the big screen, the Los Angeles Lakers front office drops a bombshell that feels straight out of a season finale.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / July 14

Ex-Clippers Center Had a Hilarious Reaction to Seeing Lakers Girls For the First Time

Being one of the biggest franchises in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers, courtesy of their magnificent trophy case, have revolutionized the fan experience.

Sparks' Owner Mark Walter Acquires Majority Ownership of Lakers From Buss Family

Mark Walter has agreed to purchase a majority ownership stake of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family for approximately $10 billion — the largest-ever sale of a U.S.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 18

Buss family selling Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion

The Los Angeles Lakers will be changing ownership hands in the near future, and it’s for a price that may have been too good to ignore. The Buss family has agreed to sell a majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter, who is the primary owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / June 18