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Jeanie Buss Mounts Case Against Siblings to Remain Lakers Owner

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss has taken her five siblings—Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse—to court in a move that could prevent them from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise, remove Janie and Joey as co-trustees and hold the siblings liable for aiding and abetting, along w…

Published 28 Aug 2026Curated by Transfer Window
Jeanie Buss Mounts Case Against Siblings to Remain Lakers Owner

Summary

Los Angeles Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss has taken her five siblings—Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse—to court in a move that could prevent them from selling the family’s remaining 17.8% stake in the franchise, remove Janie and Joey as co-trustees and hold the siblings liable for aiding and abetting, along w…