Lakers Ownership Chaos and Future Plans

The Lakers' sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5B is contested by Jeanie Buss, citing a 2017 court order. An FBI investigation is ongoing. The legal fight prevents Rob Pelinka from completing key hires. The team is 'dead-set' on pursuing Nikola Jokic once ownership stabilizes, but a new insider report reveals Luka Dončić was not consulted about the sale and his patience is finite, with rival teams circling and his short extension a concrete signal. An upcoming meeting with new owners is critical. The Lakers have traded for Walker Kessler and signed Kevon Looney.