Lakers Front‑Office Freeze Amid Ownership Battle
Ownership disputes have frozen the Lakers' front‑office hiring, leaving the franchise in limbo as the NBA board weighs a $12.5 billion sale.
Aug 22, 2026
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Lakers Expand Training Facility Amid Ownership Turbulence
The Los Angeles Lakers have added two state‑of‑the‑art basketball courts at their UCLA Health Training Center, unlocking space for advanced biomechanics labs. The move follows the relocation of their G League affiliate to Acrisure Arena and a recent restructuring of the team's ownership group.
Aug 20, 2026
Buss Family Battles Sale of Lakers Stake as NBA Board Weighs Deal
A contentious proposal to transfer a 17.8% minority share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger has ignited a family feud, with the team’s governor warning that the deal would end her role and violate longstanding agreements.
Aug 18, 2026
Jeanie Buss fights siblings’ Lakers stake sale to Kushner and Iger
Jeanie Buss, the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, is suing to block a $12.5 billion transaction that would hand a 17.8 percent minority stake to investors Josh Kushner and former NBA chief executive Bob Iger, threatening her grip on the franchise's governance.
Aug 18, 2026
Buss Family Challenges Sale of Lakers Stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Jeanie Buss has filed a legal objection to a proposed $12.5 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers’ minority stake, contending that the deal violates trust obligations and would end her tenure as governor of the franchise.
Aug 18, 2026
The Buss Family’s Lakers Era Concludes as Stake Transfers to Kushner and Iger
The sale marks the end of a 47‑year family stewardship of the franchise and sets the stage for a new era under Josh Kushner and Bob Iger.
Aug 18, 2026
Kushner and Iger Acquire Los Angeles Lakers in $12.5 Billion Deal
A consortium led by Joshua Kushner and Disney chief executive Bob Iger finalizes a $12.5 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers, reviving the franchise under new ownership while exposing the financial scrutiny of former owner Mark Walter.
Aug 12, 2026