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Lakers Overhaul: Buss Brothers Fired Amid $10 Billion Sale

11/21/2025

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The Los Angeles Lakers fired Joey Buss and Jesse Buss as part of a front office overhaul under Mark Walter.
The dismissal was confirmed on November 20, following the team’s $10 billion sale.
The Buss brothers held key scouting and player development roles for two decades and will retain minority ownership shares.
The Lakers also dismissed scouting staff, signaling a broad shift in basketball operations as Walter reshapes the franchise.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Lakers fired Joey Buss and Jesse Buss as part of a front office overhaul under Mark Walter.
The dismissal was confirmed on November 20, following the team’s $10 billion sale.
The Buss brothers held key scouting and player development roles for two decades and will retain minority ownership shares.
The Lakers also dismissed scouting staff, signaling a broad shift in basketball operations as Walter reshapes the franchise.