Jeanie Buss Fights Family Vote to Sell Lakers Stake
Jeanie Buss is contesting a vote by her family members to sell their stake in the Lakers, a Los Angeles-based basketball team.
Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 2026 —
Jeanie Buss, controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, is reportedly contesting a recent vote by some of her family members. The vote, initiated by certain family members, aimed to explore the sale of their collective stake in the storied National Basketball Association franchise.
The details surrounding the specific family members involved in the vote and the exact nature of their stake were not immediately available. Buss has been the controlling owner since 2013, following the passing of her father, Dr. Jerry Buss, who purchased the team in 1979.
Under Buss’s leadership, the Lakers have continued to be a prominent figure in the NBA. The franchise has secured multiple championships and remains one of the most valuable sports franchises globally. The team’s current valuation is estimated to be in the billions of dollars.
The family’s ownership structure and any potential sale process are complex. The specifics of the vote, including the required majority and the legal standing of the challenge, remain unclear. It is not known at this time what the next steps will be in this internal family dispute or how it might affect the future ownership of the Lakers.
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