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Buss Brothers Join Padres Ownership Group After Leaving Lakers

PUBLISHED Aug 26, 2026, 12:47 PM ET

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Former Los Angeles Lakers basketball executives Joey and Jesse Buss joined the San Diego Padres ownership group through their new firm, Buss Sports Capital, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The brothers established the investment firm following their family sale of a majority stake in the Lakers to billionaire Mark Walter. Under the agreement, Joey and Jesse Buss serve on the Padres advisory board, applying their operational experience in player development, payroll management, and roster construction to the Major League Baseball franchise. The Padres operate under a new ownership group led by private equity billionaire José E. Feliciano and singer-songwriter Kwanza Jones, who acquired the team at a record three billion nine hundred million dollar valuation. This move represents the first major venture for Buss Sports Capital amid broader organizational shifts for the Buss family sports empire, which also included a separate minority stake sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On August 26, 2026, Joey and Jesse Buss joined Padres ownership group advisory board.
On August 26, 2026, Buss Sports Capital announced its first major sports business investment.
On August 26, 2026, Padres operate under Feliciano and Jones ownership group valuation record.
On August 26, 2026, Lakers family stakeholders sold remaining shares to outside investors.
On August 26, 2026, Jeanie Buss contested separate family franchise equity sale transactions.
In coming months, the Buss brothers will advise Padres baseball operations.
Throughout upcoming seasons, Padres management will utilize transferred front office expertise.
By next year, Buss Sports Capital may explore new sports investments.
During future baseball drafts, former basketball executives contribute strategic advisory insights.
Over coming years, new Padres owners implement long term franchise strategies.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: New sports executive investments influence national baseball franchise operational strategies.
Possible long-term US impact: Cross sport executive transitions reshape long term Major League Baseball front-office competitiveness.
Most affected groups: San Diego Padres fans, sports investors, and front office personnel.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize verified team announcements over unconfirmed media speculation.

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