Lakers Family Feud Reignites Over Buss Team Stake Sale
#Lakers #JeanieBussJeanie Buss files new legal action to block siblings from selling the Lakers' remaining 17.8% stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, citing a 2017 court order and alleging trustee violations. She risks losing her governor role. read more
Jeanie Buss Sues Siblings to Block Lakers Share Sale
#Lakers #JeanieBussJeanie Buss filed a court petition challenging her siblings' vote to sell Lakers shares, arguing the family trust should retain control amid skyrocketing value. She claims the vote was devious and orchestrated, with minority owners supporting her stance. read more
Buss Family Split Over Lakers Share Sale
#Lakers #BussFamilyFive Buss siblings united to sell remaining Lakers shares, citing confidence in new owners Iger and Kushner. Jeanie Buss contests the sale, claiming trustee approval is required, potentially losing her governor role. Family cites legacy and fan loyalty. read more
Jeanie Buss Fights Siblings Over Lakers Stake Sale
#Lakers #NBABusinessJeanie Buss is contesting her siblings' vote to sell their 17.8% Lakers stake, citing legal requirements to maintain her controlling ownership. The family's sale to Kushner and Iger threatens her governor role, sparking a bitter trust dispute. read more
Buss Family Exits Lakers Ownership After 47 Years
#Lakers #NBABusinessBuss family sells remaining 17.8% Lakers stake to Kushner and Iger, ending Jeanie Buss's governorship after 13 years. The $12.5 billion franchise deal requires NBA approval, marking the family's exit after 47 years and 11 championships. read more
Lakers Sold to Kushner and Iger for Record $12.5 Billion
#NBABusiness #LakersLos Angeles Lakers sold at $12.5 billion valuation to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, just 14 months after Mark Walter's $10 billion purchase. The rapid flip shocks NBA insiders, with questions about Walter's federal probe and the franchise's future leadership. read more
Kushner and Iger buy Lakers in record $12.5B deal
#Lakers #NBABusinessJosh Kushner and Bob Iger will buy the Los Angeles Lakers for a record $12.5 billion, acquiring the team from Mark Walter, who owned it briefly amid a federal tax investigation. read more
Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year, $3.3 million deal
#Lakers #NBAMatisse Thybulle agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Lakers. The two-time All-Defensive forward, who shot 41.8% from three, chose Los Angeles to bolster wing defense. He led the NBA in steals per 36 minutes last season. read more
Kessler Vows to Run Through a Wall for Lakers
#Lakers #NBAWalker Kessler, cleared after shoulder surgery, signed a four-year, $130 million Lakers deal via sign-and-trade. He vowed to "run through a brick wall" for the team, excited to play alongside Luka Doncic and improve interior defense. read more
Lakers Still Pursuing Kuminga Amid Cap Crunch
#NBAFreeAgency #LakersThe Lakers pursue free agent Jonathan Kuminga but lack cap space after signing Kessler, Grimes, and Sexton. Kuminga hesitates, seeking better deals via sign-and-trade with Atlanta or interest from Cleveland and Sacramento. read more
Lakers Overhaul Roster in 35 Minutes After LeBron Exit
#Lakers #NBAFreeAgencyLeBron James left the Lakers, who then spent 35 minutes overhauling their roster, acquiring Walker Kessler, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton. The team is now younger and unproven, with Luka Doncic as the new centerpiece. read more
Lakers land shot-blocker Walker Kessler in blockbuster trade
#NBATrade #LakersThe Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Jazz for unprotected 2031 and 2033 first-round picks plus swaps. Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract. The 7-foot-2 center averaged 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks before shoulder surgery. read more
Austin Reaves signs record $185 million Lakers extension
#Lakers #NBAAustin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185M max extension with the Lakers, declining his $14.9M option. The undrafted star averaged 23.3 points last season. The richest contract for an undrafted player includes a 2029-30 player option. read more
Lakers Austin Reaves returns for crucial Game 5
#Lakers #NBAPlayoffsAustin Reaves returned for Lakers' Game 5 after missing nine games with strained obliques. He averaged 23.3 points this season. Los Angeles leads Houston 3-1 in their first-round series, seeking to close out at home. read more
LeBron blames himself after Lakers Game 4 loss
#NBA #LakersLeBron James took responsibility for the Lakers' 115-96 Game 4 loss to the Rockets, citing eight turnovers and poor offense. Houston cut the series deficit to 3-1 amid ejections and technical fouls. Game 5 is Wednesday in Los Angeles. read more
Marcus Smart’s Heroics Give Lakers 2-0 Series Lead
#NBA #LakersMarcus Smart scored 25 points with five steals, leading the Lakers to a 101-94 win over the Rockets for a 2-0 series lead. His defense on Kevin Durant and clutch shooting helped L.A. overcome injuries to Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. read more
Lakers Playoff Hopes Hobbled by Star Injuries
#Lakers #NBAInjuriesThe Lakers' late-season surge was derailed when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves suffered injuries. Despite the setbacks, the team stabilized, finishing as the West's 4th seed. They now face Houston in the first round without expectation of their stars' immediate return. read more
Lakers Playoff Prep Clouded by Doncic, Reaves Uncertainty
#Lakers #NBAInjuriesCoach JJ Redick provided no update on injured stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, stating they remain out indefinitely. The Lakers began playoff prep, focusing on rebounding drills to counter the Houston Rockets' league-leading prowess on the glass. read more
Redick: Lakers Seen as Playoff Prey Amid Injuries
#Lakers #NBAPlayoffsLakers coach JJ Redick acknowledges other West playoff teams likely prefer facing his short-handed squad, with key players injured. Seeding remains fluid entering the final weekend, but the team's focus is on finding a winning formula. read more
Redick Calls Lakers Sideline Clash Normal
#Lakers #NBALakers coach JJ Redick described a heated exchange with forward Jarred Vanderbilt as "normal" after benching him early in a blowout loss. Redick emphasized needing players fully committed as the team, missing several stars, prepares for the playoffs amid seeding concerns. read more
Lukas Historic March Powers Lakers Surge
#LukaDoncic #LakersLuka Doncic scored 42 points as the Lakers beat the Cavaliers, capping a historic March where he totaled 600 points. The Lakers finished the month with a 15-2 record and clinched a playoff berth. read more
Doncics Historic March Powers Lakers Surge
#LukaDoncic #LakersLuka Doncic scored 600 points in March, joining Michael Jordan as the only players to do so. The Lakers went 15-2, clinched a playoff berth, and LeBron James set the NBA's all-time wins record. read more
LeBron, Reaves Explain Viral Meme Years Later
#Lakers #NBALeBron James and Austin Reaves explained the viral 2022 meme where a confused Reaves received late-game coaching. The Lakers led big, so Reaves wondered why James was still instructing. The clip massively boosted Reaves' social media following. read more
LeBron Sidelined Again as Lakers Battle Knicks
#Lakers #NBAInjuriesLeBron James will miss his second consecutive game due to a left elbow contusion and foot arthritis. The Lakers star, 41, was injured in a fall against Denver. This marks his first multi-game absence since the season's start. read more
Zhuri James Fuels Lakers Resurgent Road Win
#LeBronJames #LakersLeBron James celebrated a Lakers win over the Warriors on a special father-daughter road trip with Zhuri. The 11-year-old joined pregame drills, and James cherished the unique bonding time, noting her presence as a good luck charm. read more
Aytons Role Clash Shapes Lakers Playoff Push
#Lakers #NBADeandre Ayton's performance is crucial for the Lakers' success. His energy and screening create opportunities, but inconsistency remains an issue. His future contract depends on embracing a gritty role and proving his value during the playoff push. read more