This Day In Lakers History: Jeanie Buss Hires Magic Johnson, Fires Jim Buss & Mitch Kupchak

On Feb. 21, 2017, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss orchestrated a major shakeup in the team’s front office…

Jeanie Buss ‘Assumed’ Jim Buss Would Uphold Lakers Standard, But Lack Of Clear Path Required Change

As the glamour franchise of the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to drama. Throughout the years…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Has More Faith In Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka Than She Did With Jim Buss And Mitch Kupchak

A little over a year ago, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss made sweeping changes to the team’s front office…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Optimistic About Future Outlook Of Organization

The Los Angeles Lakers took the necessary steps to provide an optimistic outlook for the franchise this past season…

Lakers News: Jeanie Buss Opens Up About Firing Of Brother Jim Buss

Struggling through the worst four-season stretch in franchise history, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss made a tough decision in the middle of last season…

Luke Walton: Jim Buss Is ‘Big Part’ Of Lakers Organization, Happy He Came To Preseason Game

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton was happy to see Jim Buss at Saturday night’s preseason game, says he is a big part of the organization…

Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Admits ‘Unrealistic Expectations’ In Rebuilding Team

Before Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka took over basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, the previous regime was led by Jim Buss and Mitch Kupchak…

Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Opens Up About Possible Reason He Was Fired

Former Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak appeared on the Woj Podcast and opening up about the possible reason he was fired…

Byron Scott ‘Felt Betrayed, Lied To, And Deceived’ By Lakers Front Office

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled in recent years, missing the playoffs for four straight seasons and racking up more losses than the once-mighty franchise is accustomed to…

Lakers Rumors: Jeanie Buss Prevented Jim Buss From ‘Mortgaging’ Future In Trade Talks

Before Jim Buss was relieved of his position as vice president of basketball operations, the 57-year-old was reportedly trying to save his job by making some moves…