Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger

The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family’s minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, according to reports.Published On 18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Jeanie Buss is challenging her siblings’ attempt to ‌sell the family’s remaining stake in the famous National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise, the Los Angeles Lakers.Hours after the Buss family released a statement revealing ⁠its intention to sell its ⁠17.8 percent ownership of the team to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, CNBC and ESPN reported that Jeanie’s lawyer sought to halt the siblings’ sale on legal grounds.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Arsenal preview: Five key questions heading into new Premier League seasonlist 2 of 4Barcelona reaches deal with Man City to sign Spain skipper Rodrilist 3 of 4La Liga: The key talking points for Real Madrid before the 2026-27 seasonlist 4 of 4Arsenal defend title against revamped challengers as Premier League returnsend of listAt issue is ⁠Jeanie’s status as the Lakers’ controlling owner. NBA guidelines require controlling owners or governors to own at least 15 percent of a franchise.Fourteen months ago, Jeanie spearheaded the sale of the franch...