Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images Mark Walter, the new Lakers majority owner, is far from a novice, having helped run teams across various sports worldwide. On Wednesday, it was reported that the Buss family sold their majority ownership stake in the Lakers at a $10 billion valuation to Mark Walter, CEO and chairman of the diversified holding company TWG Global. He … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about new Lakers majority owner Mark Walter
Jeanie Buss expected to remain Lakers governor for ‘at least a number of years’
Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Despite reportedly selling the team to Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss is expected to remain the Lakers governor for the foreseeable future. In a year of shocking Lakers news, Wednesday might have taken the cake. Out of nowhere, news broke that the Buss family would be selling their stake in the franchise to Mark Walter. The move will … [Read more...] about Jeanie Buss expected to remain Lakers governor for ‘at least a number of years’
Lakers sale was approved by majority vote from Buss siblings, some did not want to sell
Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images The Lakers’ sale to Mark Walter required a majority vote from the Buss family, who were not unanimous in their desire to sell the franchise. The Buss family has been synonymous with the Lakers for the better part of five decades, dating back to the 1970s. After long being owned by Dr. Jerry Buss, his ownership stake was … [Read more...] about Lakers sale was approved by majority vote from Buss siblings, some did not want to sell
What type of players should the Lakers need to go after this offseason?
Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images This year’s NBA Finals should give Rob Pelinka and the Lakers an idea of what type of players they need in order to be a complete team again. If there’s a significant lesson that the Lakers have learned in this year’s playoffs, it’s that they’re far from being considered championship contenders. As if being sent to Cancun after five games … [Read more...] about What type of players should the Lakers need to go after this offseason?
Is Jakob Poeltl an under-the-radar target for the Lakers this offseason?
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images While lots of big names have been thrown around, could a more unheralded player like Jakob Poeltl be solution at center for the Lakers? With the need for a center being the big, looming question over the summer for the Lakers, we’ll be taking a look at a number of potential targets, both via free agency or trade. Today, we … [Read more...] about Is Jakob Poeltl an under-the-radar target for the Lakers this offseason?