Buss Buss Sibs Battle Jeanie to Cash Out of Lakers! NBA Disputes Report on Clippers Probe!

August 18, 2026

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The Lakers’ ownership saga has escalated from a blockbuster sale into a full-blown family feud, with Jeanie Buss now publicly refusing to cash out alongside her siblings. Meanwhile, the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard appears to be entering its endgame, though the league itself disputes the latest report from ESPN. On a Tuesday episode of Locked On NBA Game Night, hosts Andy Kamenetzky and Camille Davis untangled both messes, which together make for a remarkably chaotic moment in Los Angeles basketball.

The Buss Family Civil War

The story begins with the pending sale of the Lakers to a group led by Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. That deal was triggered by a federal investigation into former majority owner Mark Walter, who is accused of using assets from one of his financial entities to back another without proper disclosure — essentially, per Kamenetzky, “using one pocket of the financial empire he has to finance another pocket while failing to disclose both pockets were effectively controlled by him.” With Walter looking to exit, Iger and Kushner stepped in, and the sale is widely expected to be approved.

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1 (01:05) **Buss Family Sells Lakers Shares; Jeannie Buss Objects** - Andy and Camille break down the latest ownership drama, where five Buss siblings announced they are selling their remaining trust shares to the new Bob Iger/Josh Kushner group, but Jeannie Buss has not agreed and is fighting the move.
2 (06:04) **Explaining the Buss Family Feud and Legal Standoff** - Camille seeks clarity on the complex ownership structure and the history of animosity between Jeannie and her siblings.
3 (09:00) **The "Exit Gracefully" Statement and Family Dynamics** - Andy and Camille analyze the pointed language in the siblings' statement and the history of conflict within the Buss family.
4 (12:07) **Impact on Rob Pelinka and the Basketball Side** - The hosts discuss how the ownership uncertainty could affect the job security of Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and the team's future.
5 (18:53) **Timeline for the Ownership Sale and Litigation** - Camille and Andy speculate on how long the legal battle and sale process could take, considering the NBA's priorities.
6 (24:11) **NBA Investigation of Clippers and Kawhi Leonard Nears End** - The show pivots to the Clippers, where ESPN reports the NBA has found no evidence of salary cap circumvention by Steve Ballmer but is focusing on a "failure to supervise" violation.
7 (27:55) **Analysis of the "Plea Bargaining" Phase** - Andy argues the negotiations between the league and the Clippers suggest a pre-arranged punishment is being worked out, not a clean exoneration.

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Show Notes

What an insane day for L.A. Hoops in the Association!

First, the Buss Family reportedly agreed to sell their remaining shares of the Lakers and exit team ownership altogether... but Jeanie Buss, who clearly wants to remain as Team Governor, has disputed this, and her lawyer claims any sale isn't possible without her approval.

From there, you've got ESPN reporting that the league has decided there's no evidence of Steve Ballmer funneling money to Kawhi Leonard as part of a cap circumvention scheme, and is now moving towards whether or not the Clippers improperly introduced Leonard to team sponsors, then failed to monitor the outcomes, which essentially allows for potential cap circumvention. The league put out a statement refuting this.

What to make of this craziness? Andy Kamenetzky (Locked On Lakers) and Camille Davis (Locked On Bucks) do their best to piece it all together.

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