Sports · October 31, 2026
Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of conspiring against her as dispute over Lakers stake continues
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss has filed court documents accusing her siblings, specifically Joey and Jesse Buss, of a "cloak and dagger" media campaign aimed at ousting her from team leadership. The dispute centers on the siblings' attempt to sell the family trust's remaining 17.8% ownership stake in the franchise. Under NBA rules, a governor must maintain at least a 15% ownership interest; consequently, a sale of the trust's portion would trigger the end of Jeanie Buss's role as governor. The filing alleges the siblings are motivated by jealousy over their father Jerry Buss's decision to name Jeanie as his successor following his 2013 death. A court hearing regarding the legal dispute is scheduled for December 8 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of conspiring against her as dispute over Lakers stake continues
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Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of secret plot to oust her from Lakers
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Jeanie Buss alleges 'cloak and dagger' plot by siblings over Lakers sale
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Jeanie Buss filed court documents accusing her siblings of a 'cloak and dagger' campaign.
- The siblings are attempting to sell the family's 17.8% ownership stake in the Lakers.
- NBA governorship requires a minimum 15% ownership stake.
- Jeanie Buss has asked a judge to block the sale of the family shares.
- A court hearing is scheduled for December 8 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
- The family dispute traces back to Jerry Buss's death in 2013.
Reported by only some outlets
- The ownership group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner is looking to buy the Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation.
- The court filing specifically names Joey and Jesse Buss as being jealous of their sister's role.
- Recent filings on behalf of Joey and Janie Buss opposed Jeanie's earlier petition to remove them as co-trustees.
Confirmed
- Jeanie Buss filed a court motion to block her siblings from selling the family trust's 17.8% stake in the Lakers.
- The sale would result in Jeanie Buss losing her status as team governor due to NBA ownership minimums.
- A hearing is set for December 8 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Reported
- Jeanie Buss's siblings are motivated by jealousy over her selection as successor by their father. (CBS Sports)
- The siblings' actions are part of a 'classic succession parable'. (Yahoo Sports)
Rumor
- An ownership group involving Bob Iger and Josh Kushner is seeking to buy the team at a $12.5 billion valuation. (CBS Sports via Mark Walter)
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