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Lakers' $10B Sale Sparks Family Feuds Among Buss Siblings

1/22/2026

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Buss Family Tensions

The $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers intensified tensions within the Buss family.
After Jerry Buss died in 2013, control passed to his six children, with Jeanie Buss serving as team governor.
A 2019 confrontation showed Jeanie Buss telling Jesse Buss he should have never been born, illustrating ongoing grievances.
In 2024, the sale to Mark Walter had unanimous support, but Joey and Jesse Buss voiced concerns.

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Buss Family Tensions

The $10 billion sale of the Los Angeles Lakers intensified tensions within the Buss family.
After Jerry Buss died in 2013, control passed to his six children, with Jeanie Buss serving as team governor.
A 2019 confrontation showed Jeanie Buss telling Jesse Buss he should have never been born, illustrating ongoing grievances.
In 2024, the sale to Mark Walter had unanimous support, but Joey and Jesse Buss voiced concerns.