A report from Front Office Sports claims Buss will remain as team governor for up to five years "at most." That puts a hard cap on how long Buss will be the franchise's decision-maker. Walter is likely going to be able to exert influence in that time but it would appear Buss will still remain in control.

Even though a majority share of the Lakers is being sold to Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss will retain her role as governor for some time.

Find out which other teams will be in West Group B along with the Lakers for this coming season's Emirates NBA Cup.

The crosstown rivals are in West Group B for the third In-Season Tournament, along with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.

On Wednesday the NBA announced the group drawings for the 2025 in-season tournament known as the NBA Cup. The NBA teams are split into six groups of five teams, the Mavericks landing in the West B group along with the LA Clippers,

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton says he received a welcome message from his new teammate Luka Doncic amid his free agency signing. Ayton is still in disbelief that he’s joining Doncic and the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have solved their biggest roster issue heading into next season by adding Deandre Ayton into the fold. Ayton is now going to be their starting center after signing with LA. Ayton was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers after two disappointing seasons.

Darius Bazley led all scorers with 27 points and combined with Dalton Knecht to lead the Lakers to a comeback win over the Spurs on Tuesday night.

Darius Bazley throws down a go-ahead putback dunk late to help the Lakers defeat the Spurs. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

Dalton and Darius ignites in the fourth to guide the Lakers to a big win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.