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Jeanie Buss fired all five of her siblings from Lakers positions in November, marking the final chapter of a decade defined by familial strife and broken trust. The dismissals came nearly three weeks after the $10 billion sale to Mark Walter closed in late October. Brothers Jim and Johnny, who held administrative roles, were terminated along with sister Janie, who was 62 and … [Read more...] about Buss Family Fractured By Infighting Before Lakers Sale Closed

LeBron James had planned on remaining with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but Kyrie Irving's trade request in 2017 and his exit to the Boston Celtics led him to change direction and eventually sign with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent in 2018. The business partnership between James and the Lakers became one of convenience where he moved to Los Angeles for the biggest franchise … [Read more...] about LeBron James Planned On Staying With Cavaliers Until Kyrie Irving’s Trade Request

LeBron James says he accomplished his goal of "restoring excellence" to the Los Angeles Lakers organization by winning a championship and "doesn't care" what anyone, including team governor Jeanie Buss, feels about him at this stage of his life. The 41-year-old made the comments Thursday following a 112-104 loss to the LA Clippers when asked about a story published this week by … [Read more...] about LeBron James Says He Restored Lakers ‘Excellence’, Doesn’t Care About Jeanie Buss Report

The Golden State Warriors plan to feature prominently in trade discussions for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason if he comes to market with the Milwaukee Bucks, while exploring the prospect of teaming LeBron James with Stephen Curry once James becomes an unrestricted free agent on June 30. Sources say the Warriors view both superstars as potential franchise-altering … [Read more...] about Warriors Plan To Target LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo In Offseason

Jeanie Buss responded to reports about tensions with LeBron James following an ESPN story detailing the Lakers' $10 billion sale to Mark Walter's ownership group. The former owner, now team governor, told The Athletic's Sam Amick it was unfair to involve her star player in family disputes. "It's really not right, given all the great things LeBron has done for the Lakers, that … [Read more...] about Jeanie Buss Defends LeBron James Amid Family Drama, Franchise Sale Details