The Buss family's internal power struggle over the Lakers intensified with a new legal filing. Five of the seven Buss siblings filed against their sister Jeanie, who currently runs the team as acting governor. The filing challenges Jeanie's petition to remove them as trustees, escalating a dispute that's been simmering over control of the franchise and the family's broader business interests.
This isn't a sudden blowup. The siblings have been jockeying for position for months, with Jeanie attempting to consolidate her authority. Now the other five are fighting back through the courts, using a formal filing to the Los Angeles Superior Court to block her moves. The details of their specific arguments matter less than the bigger picture: the Lakers' ownership structure is fractured, and these five siblings aren't willing to cede control without a legal battle.
For fans, the timing stings. The team needs stability at the top to make long-term decisions about trades, coaching, and roster construction. Instead, the front office is operating under a cloud of uncertainty while the Buss family settles its differences in court. The resolution could take months. Until then, management operates with limited leverage in negotiations.