Important to note. Jeanie Buss will not only remain the Lakers governor, but will continue to run the team for “at least a number of years,” according to sources with knowledge of the deal. In other words, it was guaranteed as part of the agreement that Jeanie Buss would remain…— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 18, 2025
This is one of the downsides to this deal…it means Linda Rambis & her husband still have input on franchise operations. I’ve also wondered what kinda influence Jeanie’s new husband has on her decision making…he fancied himself as some type of sports expert at one time.
Major decisions will still be made by Mark during the transition but this will give Jeanie’s people time to finish their contracts and and have a smooth transition. No way, Mark is not going to approve all of the key personnel moves this summer.
Key thing is long term we will now have real accountability for Rob and JJ and anybody who stays from the old regime. Lakers will be run like the Dodgers now. No more family business. No more Rambis influence.