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Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of ‘cloak and dagger’ tactics in Lakers’ family saga

Jeanie Buss accused her siblings of conspiring against her in court filings responding to her siblings' ongoing effort to sell their shares in the Lakers.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:09 PM
Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of ‘cloak and dagger’ tactics in Lakers’ family saga
Key Things to Know
  • Jeanie Buss filed a court motion to block her siblings from selling the family's remaining Lakers shares.
  • The siblings plan to sell their stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, which could net each sibling $371 million.
  • Jeanie argues the sale violates a 2017 court order requiring trustees to keep her as controlling owner.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In a recent court filing, Jeanie Buss asked a judge to block her siblings from selling the family's remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers. She accused her siblings of running a campaign against her and argued that the proposed sale would improperly end her tenure as team governor. A court hearing regarding the dispute is scheduled for December 8 in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Her siblings are seeking to sell their remaining 17.82% stake to a group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, which could net each sibling $371 million. Jeanie contends that a 2017 court order requires co-trustees Joey and Janie Buss to ensure she remains the controlling owner, asking the court to remove them for breach of fiduciary duty.

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