Jeanie Buss Fights to Block Lakers Stake Sale

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is attempting to block her siblings from selling the family's remaining ownership stake in the storied NBA franchise.

The dispute has highlighted tensions within the Buss family over the future direction of one of the most iconic teams in basketball history. Jeanie Buss has been governor of the Lakers since inheriting control of the team from her late father, Jerry Buss.

The potential sale of the family stake has raised questions about who will ultimately control the franchise going forward and what changes new investors might bring to the organisation.