Lakers Ownership Dispute Intensifies as Siblings Join Padres Group

The ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers is facing internal conflict as two of owner Jerry Buss's sons, Joey and Jesse Buss, have joined the ownership group of the San Diego Padres. This move comes amidst a reported sale of the Lakers by their father's estate, a transaction that current Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss claims she was neither consulted on nor informed about.

Mark Walter, the Dodgers chairman and owner, has publicly stated that the Dodgers are not for sale, despite speculation fueled by his company TWG Global and Guggenheim Partners being involved in federal investigations. Meanwhile, the Lakers' ownership situation remains contentious, with Jeanie Buss actively working to retain her stake and reportedly playing offense against her siblings who are aligning with the Padres' new ownership.