sports
February 17, 2026
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss talks year of transition, says father would have supported sale to Mark Walter
Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said new majority owner Mark Walter's access to capital will help the team best compete with the NBA's top franchises.
TL;DR
- Jeanie Buss believes her father, Jerry Buss, would have supported the sale of the Lakers' majority stake to Mark Walter for financial resources.
- The Lakers' focus is shifting to building the team around Luka Dončić.
- The Buss family sold their majority stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter for $10 billion.
- Jeanie Buss will remain as governor for at least five years.
- Buss co-founded the tequila brand Cincoro with Michael Jordan and others.
- Cincoro has released a limited-edition Lakers-themed bottle.
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