The Buss family drama hit another gear today, with five siblings formally filing opposition to Jeanie Buss’s petition, straight up calling it “legally and factually baseless.” You read that right: five of the six siblings are coming for Jeanie over the family trust’s Lakers shares.
The Family Showdown Just Got Real
Shams Charania broke the news that Jim, Johnny, Janie, Joey, and Jesse Buss, the siblings who are all in on selling the trust’s Lakers shares, officially put their foot down in court. They’re dead set against Jeanie Buss trying to stop the sale. This whole thing went down even after they couldn’t come to an agreement through settlement discussions. Talk about unresolved tension, huh? It’s like Thanksgiving dinner, but with billions on the line.
"Protect Those Interests" is The Message
The statement from the five siblings is pretty clear about what they want: they’re “demonstrating that Jeanie Buss’s petition is legally and factually baseless.” They say while discussions are still happening, their main goal is making sure this proposed transaction goes through and the Trust is part of it. The kicker? They want to “ensur[e] that all beneficiaries, including Jeanie, are treated equally.” They’re framing this court filing as “a necessary step to protect those interests and ensure the transaction proceeds on schedule.”
So, what’s next? This isn’t just family squabbles; this is about the ownership of a storied franchise. The transaction is on the line, and these siblings are not backing down. This legal battle is far from over, and it’s going to be wild to see how it plays out for the Lakers.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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