Ministry of Hoops

Jeanie Buss Petitions to Block Siblings' Lakers Sale as Court Hearing Delayed

The opening court session in the dispute over the Buss family's stake in the Los Angeles Lakers has been postponed.

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A legal dispute over the future ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers has met an initial delay.

The opening court hearing regarding Lakers governor Jeanie Buss' petition to block her siblings from selling the family's ownership shares in the franchise has been rescheduled, according to Yahoo Sports NBA.

Jeanie Buss initiated the legal action in an attempt to halt her siblings from offloading their portion of the team's equity. The internal family battle brings heightened scrutiny to the long-term governance and stability of the franchise as the ownership fight moves through the court system.

Reported by: Yahoo Sports NBA