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Buss Family Dispute Delays Lakers Stake Sale to Disney & Kushner
✍️ Deadline
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:19 AM
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A disagreement within the Buss family has stalled the planned sale of a minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Disney executive Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner, according to Deadline.
Los Angeles Lakers owners are facing a delay in the sale of a minority stake to Disney executive Bob Iger and investor Josh Kushner. The deal, which was expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, would have valued the Lakers at $4.6 billion and brought Iger’s media expertise into the franchise.
The hold‑up stems from a dispute within the Buss family, the long‑time owners of the Lakers. According to Deadline, family members have differing views on the terms of the sale and the future direction of the club, leading to a stalemate that has put the transaction in a state of limbo.
If the deal stalls further, it could delay the Lakers’ plans to invest in new facilities and player development. The franchise’s financial strategy has been closely watched by investors and fans alike, and any uncertainty may affect the team’s marketability and future earnings.
For now, the sale remains in a “purgatory” state, with no definitive timeline for resolution. Both parties have expressed a desire to move forward, but a consensus has yet to be reached.
The hold‑up stems from a dispute within the Buss family, the long‑time owners of the Lakers. According to Deadline, family members have differing views on the terms of the sale and the future direction of the club, leading to a stalemate that has put the transaction in a state of limbo.
If the deal stalls further, it could delay the Lakers’ plans to invest in new facilities and player development. The franchise’s financial strategy has been closely watched by investors and fans alike, and any uncertainty may affect the team’s marketability and future earnings.
For now, the sale remains in a “purgatory” state, with no definitive timeline for resolution. Both parties have expressed a desire to move forward, but a consensus has yet to be reached.