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Jeanie Buss Seeks Court Order to Halt Siblings' Vote to Sell Lakers Shares

WHY IT MATTERS

The court’s decision will decide whether the Lakers stay under Jeanie Buss’s control or transfer to other family members, directly influencing the franchise’s future leadership and strategy.

What happened

Jeanie Buss, the long‑time president of the Los Angeles Lakers, has filed a petition in the L. A. Superior Court to block her siblings’ recent vote to sell the family’s remaining shares in the franchise. The move comes amid a growing family dispute over ownership control. Buss argues that the vote was not legally valid, though the specific grounds for her challenge are not detailed in the brief. If the court sides with Buss, the sale would be halted, keeping the current ownership structure intact. A ruling in the coming weeks will determine whether the Lakers remain under Buss’s leadership or shift to other family members, potentially reshaping the team’s strategic direction.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Buss asks court to block siblings' vote to sell

ESPN · Ramona Shelburne · Discovery only; ESPN copyright terms apply

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