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Los Angeles Lakers (LAL) Jeanie Buss Opposes Sale of Family Stake

Jeanie Buss, the governor of the Los Angeles Lakers, is opposing the sale of her family's 17.8% stake in the team. Her attorney stated that any vote suggesting a sale would be void without her consent, as she remains the controlling shareholder per a 2017 court order. The Lakers were recently valued at $12.5 billion in a separate transaction involving Mark Walter's majority stake. This move is significant as it maintains the family's overall ownership and governance structure, which could impact future valuation and investor interest in the team.