Overview
- The team confirmed Joey and Jesse Buss are no longer in front-office roles, and both will retain their minority ownership stakes.
- ESPN and multiple outlets reported that much of the Lakers’ scouting department was also dismissed as part of the reorganization.
- The changes come after the NBA approved Mark Walter as majority owner, with Jeanie Buss remaining team governor for at least five years under the sale terms.
- Joey Buss had served as alternate governor and vice president of research and development, while Jesse Buss was assistant general manager and director of scouting with influence over draft strategy.
- Jesse Buss told The Athletic he felt siloed, had not spoken with Jeanie Buss or Rob Pelinka in months, and is receiving immunotherapy, and the brothers recently launched Buss Sports Capital.