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Monday, August 17, 2026
3 Trades Lakers should be pursuing even if they land Jonathan Kuminga

What issues might the Los Angeles Lakers encounter with their current roster and what future trades might help them resolve them even if they get Kuminga?

Buss Family Selling Lakers Stake Following Walter’s Departure

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers owners the Buss family are selling their remaining stake in the team amid Mark Walter's sale of his majority stake. The post Buss Family Selling Lakers Stake Following...

Lakers Rumors: Jeanie Buss Did Not Want To Sell Minority Stake

Jeanie Buss had been running the Los Angeles Lakers since her father Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in 2013, but that is about to change. It was reported on Monday that the Buss family has decided to...

Why Buss family is selling remaining stake in Lakers, bringing end to 57-year era in L.A.

The Buss family sold its remaining 17.8% ownership stake to new owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner on Monday.

Jeanie Buss’ siblings got the last laugh in family’s sale of the Lakers

It turns out burning bridges with all of your siblings might come back to haunt you. On Monday, the Buss Family Trust agreed to sell its remaining nearly 18% of the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh...

'You should've never been born': How Buss family infighting drove the $10B sale of the Lakers

The post-Jerry Buss era was defined by resentment, dysfunction and conflict -- and ended with the loss of the most valuable family-owned franchise in the world.

Sources: Jeanie out as Busses sell stake in Lakers

The Buss family has decided to sell its remaining ownership stake in the Lakers, meaning Jeanie Buss will no longer remain governor of the team.

Buss family selling Lakers ownership stake to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner

The Buss family is selling its 17.8% ownership stake in the Lakers to new owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner in the wake of them purchasing the team from Mark Walter.

Lakers fans get definitive answer to the Jeanie Buss question they've kept asking

Jeanie Buss will no longer oversee the Los Angeles Lakers as team governor.

Buss family sells Lakers stake, ending an era for one of NBA's marquee franchises

Jeanie Buss was originally set to stay on as the team's governor under Josh Kushner and Bob Iger

Buss Family Releases Statement On Decision To Sell Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake

The Los Angeles Lakers organization is undergoing some major changes as Mark Walter decided to sell his majority ownership stake in the team to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for a $12.5 billion...

NBA, Clippers clash over progress in Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation

An NBA investigation into whether the Clippers used sponsor deals to circumvent the salary cap and pay Kawhi Leonard millions has reached a key discussion stage.

Buss Family To Sell Remaining Stake In Lakers To Kushner, Iger

After controlling owner Mark Walter agreed to sell his majority stake in the Lakers to Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger, the Buss family is following suit and will sell its remaining minority shares to...

Buss family sells remaining Lakers stake following Bob Iger, Josh Kushner deal

The Buss family will no longer have ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers after voting to sell their remaining nearly 18% stake in the franchise, according to a new report.

Buss Family Selling Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake To Bob Iger & Josh Kushner

The Los Angeles Lakers have now sold multiple times in the last couple of years as Jeanie and the Buss family first sold their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. Now, Walter...

Buss Family Selling Remaining Lakers Ownership Stake To Bib Iger & Josh Kushner

The Los Angeles Lakers have now sold multiple times in the last couple of years as Jeanie and the Buss family first sold their majority stake to Mark Walter at a $10 billion valuation. Now, Walter...

Buss family to sell remaining stake in Lakers to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger

The Buss family, officially, no longer owns the Los Angeles Lakers. Less than a week after Bob Iger and Josh Kushner purchased Mark Walter’s stake in the franchise, the Buss family opted to sell...

Here are the 15 players NBA 2K27 rated ahead of LeBron James, ending NBA star's absurd streak

James has lived in the upper echelon of 2K's ratings for the better part of two decades. In 2026, however, his rating dropped precipitously — at least when compared to his peak.

Lakers are one step closer to dominating LA again after latest Kawhi Leonard report

The Kawhi Leonard trade looks far more likely after the latest ESPN report. That should be good news for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

In his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic put forth one of the best years of his career. Doncic led the NBA in scoring and was an All-NBA First Team selection who finished...

Mark Walter's decision to sell the Lakers remains puzzling to this day

Mark Walter selling the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger remains a topic of great interest, and heavy confusion.

Lakers Trade Target PJ Washington Expecting To Stay With Mavericks

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have a full roster, there are still rumors circulating about the team eyeing potential additions via trade. One name that has been mentioned as a possibility is...

Meet Joshua Kushner, the war profiteer and AI investor who now owns the Lakers

After largely becoming billionaires in the background, the Kushner family leapt into the public eye for most people once Donald Trump took office in the White House. But while father Charles...

Lakers could still land Klay Thompson despite considerable interest from rival suitor

If the Los Angeles Lakers want Klay Thompson, they should hold a key advantage over the Miami Heat.

Lakers' Bronny James receives major warning about NBA future as 'make-or-break' season awaits

The Los Angeles Lakers rotation for the upcoming season is going to be interesting. Third year guy Bronny James is going to have a lot to prove if he wants to keep his NBA career intact.

Lakers' P.J. Washington dream may stay just that if Mavericks forward is correct

P.J. Washington was 'super confident' he would be with the Dallas Mavericks on opening night for their franchise.

Stein’s Latest: Strus, Harden, Mathurin, Doncic, K. Thompson

Reaching an agreement to trade Dennis Schröder to Charlotte last week hasn’t changed the Cavaliers‘ plans to find a new home for Max Strus, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports (subscription...

Mike D’Antoni Reveals Why He Took Lakers Head Coaching Job

The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers featured a big three of Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash with hopes of giving their franchise star, Bryant, a chance to contend for another championship....

Buss family to sell remaining stake in Lakers, report says

The Buss family will sell its remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, ESPN reported Monday. The move to sell of the remaining 17.8% ownership...

Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are taking a necessary Luka Doncic step after Lakers sale

The new Los Angeles Lakers owners are opening up communications with Luka Doncic.

Lakers have to get their last major asset-management decision right

The Los Angeles Lakers have to utilize their limited draft picks properly.

Kevon Looney Has ‘Chip On My Shoulder’ This Season

As it currently stands, the only other true center on the Los Angeles Lakers roster aside from starter Walker Kessler is veteran Kevon Looney. While he spent last season with the New Orleans...

Sunday, August 16, 2026
Lakers predicted to part ways with Austin Reaves, sign $304M three-time MVP, NBA champion

The Los Angeles Lakers could very well be making big time moves in the future. This potential deal would land them one of the best players in the game for Austin Reaves.

Tyrese Maxey thinks Luka Dončić could beat Thanos 1-on-1

You’re likely reading this headline and thinking, “Are we really at that point in the offseason?” and the answer is yes, yes we are. But the Avengers are about to reconvene later this year and...

The Lakers’ need for stability will have to begin on the court  

If there was one certainty about the Lakers’ offseason, it was that change was coming. But no one could have expected change to this degree.  With several players going out — namely team...

Bronny James is facing make-or-break season with the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are not giving up on Bronny James, but this is a crucial year for the young guard.

Dodgers Send Justin Wrobleski to IL Following Recent Struggles

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski landed on the injured list with left forearm tightness on Sunday. The post Dodgers Send Justin Wrobleski to IL Following Recent Struggles...

Tyrese Maxey Believes Luka Doncic Can Beat Thanos One-On-One

Heading into the 2026-27 season, Luka Doncic is now officially the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. Following LeBron James’ departure to the Philadelphia 76ers, Doncic is will be tasked with...

Rob Pelinka's Lakers future could be tied to the same person it always has been

If Jeanie Buss remains team governor, Rob Pelinka is sound and secure in his current role with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Shaquille O’Neal Believes Today’s Centers Are All ‘Cupcakes’

Shaquille O’Neal has developed a reputation since retiring of being pretty hard on centers in today’s NBA. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has high expectations for big men and does not mince his...

Tommy John, Dodgers pitcher and medical pioneer, dies at 83

Tommy John, who ruptured a ligament in his left elbow in 1974, agreed to a radical surgery that revived his career and changed baseball. He pitched for 26 years.

Mike D’Antoni shared the story behind the memorable Kobe Bryant-Dwight Howard photo

There aren’t many great memories of the Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard era. What was supposed to be another title window opening for Bryant ended up being a season referred to as the Dwightmare....

Lakers' biggest skeptics still have to admit one thing hasn't changed

The Los Angeles Lakers are still a top-six team in the Western Conference.

Klay Thompson Includes Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James & Kobe Bryant In All-Time Starting Five

As the offseason winds down, the Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to round out their roster with potentially one more addition. One name who has recently come up is Dallas Mavericks wing Klay...

Sandro Mamukelashvili will put Lakers on same emotional rollercoaster as Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers rode an emotional rollercoaster watching Rui Hachimura, and it will be the same but slightly different with Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Lakers News: Jaden Hardy Chose No. 7 In Part Due To Luka Doncic

There are a lot of fresh faces on the Los Angeles Lakers this year, including Jaden Hardy, who was acquired in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Hardy has some notable connections on the Lakers...

LeBron James reunites with 2016 Cavaliers teammates for surprising new project

LeBron James is taking his talents from the hardwood to the golf course, launching a new YouTube venture with an unforgettable 2016 Cavaliers reunion in Scotland.

Austin Reaves’ NBA 2K27 Rating Revealed

Austin Reaves was enjoying the best season of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers before injuries ruined things. Reaves averaged a career-high 23.3 points per game, but was limited to only 51...

5 Superstars the Lakers new ownership could eventually put next to Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers are always chasing their next superstar, and these five players could be on the wish list to pair with Luka Doncic.

This Day In Lakers History: Kobe Bryant Makes Buzzer-Beater Over James Harden At The Drew League

The late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant made multiple visits to the Drew League, including attending their...

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