Jeanie Buss’s Lakers Future in Flux: Will a Shocking 5-Year Reign Unfold?

Wednesday saw a pair of outlets try to provide some clarity on how long that future might be. The Athletic’s Sam Amick reported in the morning that the Buss family’s agreement with Walter stipulates that Jeanie remain governor for at least five years, so basically until the 2030s. Not long after, Front Office Sport’s Ben Horney reported the opposite: Jeanie will remain governor for five years at most.AdvertisementJeanie Buss will remain Lakers governor for an amount of time to be confirmed later. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)Two sources familiar with the matter tell Front Office Sports the agreement—which carries a jaw-dropping billion valuation—will allow Buss to remain as team governor for “at least” five years. Sam Amick of The Athletic also reported that earlier Wednesday. Another source familiar with the matter, however, tells FOS that Buss will only be able to stay on for “at most” five years.It’s complicated.

It’s complicated.

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