Lakers Fire Joey and Jesse Buss in Shocking Announcement
Los Angeles, CA – In a stunning move, the Los Angeles Lakers have relieved Joey and Jesse Buss of their roles within the association, the team announced today. The brothers, sons of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, had been integral parts of the franchise’s leadership for years.
The unexpected firings raise questions about the future direction of the Lakers’ front office and scouting departments, especially as the team navigates the upcoming NBA draft and free agency. The move comes as a surprise given the positive contributions the brothers made, and signals a meaningful shift in control under owner and controlling owner Todd Boehly, who also holds ownership stakes in the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, the Cadillac Formula One team, and a franchise in the professional Women’s Hockey League. Boehly’s broader sports portfolio suggests a desire for consistent winning cultures across all his holdings, a standard he’s already established with the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won three titles under his leadership.
Jesse Buss served as co-owner, assistant general manager, and director of scouting for the Lakers, with a primary focus on the team’s draft process. Joey Buss’s specific responsibilities were not immediately detailed.
The Lakers stated the move is part of a restructuring effort.the story is developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
