Jeanie Buss Seeks Court Intervention to Block Sale of Lakers Shares by Siblings
Jeanie Buss has petitioned a court in Los Angeles to prevent her siblings from voting to sell shares of the Lakers.
Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 2026 — Jeanie Buss, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has filed a petition with a court in Los Angeles. The legal action aims to prevent her siblings from exercising a vote to sell shares of the iconic basketball franchise.
The filing, which became public recently, outlines Ms. Buss’s efforts to maintain control over the team by blocking a potential sale of ownership stakes by her co-owners. Specific details regarding which siblings are involved or the exact nature of the shares in question were not immediately available in the court documents. The petition marks a significant legal maneuver in the ongoing governance of the Lakers organization.
The team’s ownership structure has historically involved various members of the Buss family since the passing of Dr. Jerry Buss, who purchased the Lakers in 1979. Jeanie Buss assumed control of the team’s operations in 2013.
Information regarding the specific court where the petition was filed, the date of the filing, or the exact reasons cited by her siblings for wishing to sell shares was not provided. Similarly, the potential timeline for any court proceedings or decisions has not been disclosed. The outcome of this legal challenge could have implications for the future ownership and direction of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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