Lakers Fire Buss Brothers in Major Front Office Shakeup

URGENT UPDATE: The Los Angeles Lakers have just announced a significant shakeup in their basketball operations department, firing executives Joey and Jesse Buss from their scouting roles, effective immediately. This major decision was confirmed to ESPN by the Buss brothers on October 26, 2023, marking the end of their decade-long tenure with the organization.

The Buss brothers have played crucial roles in scouting talent for the Lakers, contributing to the discovery of players such as Austin Reaves, Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Clarkson, Larry Nance Jr., and Max Christie. In a heartfelt statement, they expressed their gratitude, saying, “We are extremely honored to have been part of this organization for the last 20 seasons. Thank you to Laker Nation for embracing our family every step of the way.” They continued, “We wish things could be different with the way our time ended with the team.”

This restructuring comes on the heels of the Buss family’s recent sale of their majority ownership stake in the Lakers to Mark Walter for a staggering $10 billion, a transaction approved by the NBA Board of Governors last month. The Buss brothers will retain their minority ownership shares in the team, which has been a family legacy since their father, Jerry Buss, purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67.5 million.

The firing of the Buss brothers signals a pivotal moment for the Lakers as they seek to reshape their front office strategy. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions about the team’s performance and future direction following a frustrating season.

As the Lakers embark on this new chapter, all eyes will be on their next moves in the wake of this significant personnel change. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this will impact the team’s operations and their quest for championship glory in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.