Jeanie Buss Seeks to Contest Sale of Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner: Report
Jeanie Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who has been the face of the team since the death of her father Jerry Buss in 2013, is reportedly contesting the plan approved by her siblings to sell the family’s remaining 18% stake in the storied NBA franchise to investors Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. ESPN and …
Jeanie Buss, the current owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, is reportedly challenging the sale of her family's 18% stake in the NBA franchise to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. The deal, worth $12.5 billion, was finalized earlier this year after Walter, the previous owner, acquired the team from the Buss family in June 2025. Iger had been in talks with Jeanie Buss to honor her agreement to remain in her role until 2030.
However, Jeanie's attorneys argue that she, along with her siblings Janie and Joey, has the authority to approve any sale of the team. Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners, is currently under federal investigation for his involvement in sports investments.
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