Jeanie Buss Contests Family Sale of Lakers Stake
Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss is legally contesting an attempt by her five siblings to sell the family's remaining 17.8 percent minority ownership stake in the franchise. The dispute erupted after an agreement was announced to sell the franchise at a record $12.5 billion valuation to a buyer group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Lawyer Adam Streisand filed a formal legal response on behalf of Jeanie Buss, arguing that the siblings' vote to sell is void under a 2017 court ruling requiring explicit co-trustee approval. While Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey, and Jesse Buss maintain they are unified in moving forward with the transaction, Jeanie Buss contends the sale threatens her minimum 15 percent ownership threshold required to serve as team governor. The transaction remains subject to review and final approval by the NBA Board of Governors, closing nearly five decades of continuous family stewardship.
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Legal response filed by attorney Adam Streisand on August 17, 2026. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/jeanie-buss-contests-family-sale-lakers-stake.html
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