It didn’t include Jeanie Buss, the team’s president and controlling owner. But according to Section 13 of the Lakers’ bylaws, Buss must also be a director to be the team’s controlling owner. If somebody wanted to buy the brothers out, I’m sure there’s a price.”Jim Buss declined comment Tuesday; Jeanie Buss hasn’t spoken about the matter in public, citing ongoing litigation. Legal experts who have reviewed these documents believe Jeanie Buss is well positioned to retain control of the Lakers. “We fully support Jeanie Buss as the controlling owner of the Lakers,” Beckerman said in a statement.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 08, 2017 03:54 UTC