Jeanie Buss Petitions Court to Block Siblings’ Stake Sale in Lakers
Jeanie Buss has filed a petition with the Los Angeles Court to prevent her siblings from selling their stake in the Lakers.
Los Angeles, CA, August 26, 2026 —
Jeanie Buss, the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has initiated legal action by filing a petition with the Los Angeles Court. The petition seeks to prevent her siblings from selling their respective stakes in the storied National Basketball Association franchise.
The exact identities of the siblings involved and the specific details of their ownership stakes were not immediately available. Court documents indicate that Buss is actively working to maintain control of the team and has taken this step to halt potential divestments by her family members.
The summary provided does not specify the grounds for Jeanie Buss’s petition or the precise relief she is seeking beyond preventing the sale. It also does not detail the current status of the court proceedings or any response from the siblings.
The Los Angeles Lakers, a prominent team in the NBA, have a complex ownership structure that has seen shifts and discussions among the Buss family members over the years following the passing of their father, Jerry Buss, who purchased the team in 1979.
Further details regarding the petition, including the date of filing and any court-ordered actions, were not disclosed in the provided summary. The outcome of this legal filing remains to be seen.
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