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Lakers Ownership Shakeup and Roster Uncertainty

Lakers Ownership Shakeup and Roster Uncertainty

The Buss family's remaining 17.8% Lakers stake was sold to a Kushner/Iger-led group, while Los Angeles continues seeking a wing or forward upgrade after adding Ziaire Williams and Collin Sexton. Speculation involving De'Andre Hunter, Jalen Smith and other targets remains unverified, as do longer-term scenarios involving Bronny James.

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Updated Oct 4, 2026