Lakers sale moves forward as Buss family fight gets uglier

Mark Walter and prospective buyer Josh Kushner have agreed to all remaining terms to sell a stake in the Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. The parties are expected to formally sign the agreement soon before submitting it to the NBA for official review, with Kushner reportedly securing the necessary funding to complete the purchase.

Simultaneously, a legal conflict among the Buss family has escalated regarding the remaining family stake and control of the franchise. In a recent court filing, team governor Jeanie Buss accused siblings Joey and Jesse Buss of using underhanded tactics to sell their stake and remove her as governor, citing long-standing resentment over their father Jerry Buss choosing her as his successor.