The Los Angeles Lakers have terminated Joey and Jesse Buss from their front office and scouting roles as part of a significant organizational restructuring led by new owner Mark Walter. The brothers, who have been key figures in the Lakers' front office for over a decade, held roles including vice president of research and development and assistant general manager, respectively. They have contributed to player scouting and talent acquisition, helping identify players such as Austin Reaves, Kyle Kuzma, and Jordan Clarkson. Despite their departure from operational roles, the Buss brothers will retain minority ownership stakes in the team. They expressed gratitude for their 20 years with the Lakers and acknowledged the family’s legacy, including their father Jerry Buss, who purchased the team in 1979 and passed away in 2013. The sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter was valued at $10 billion and approved by the NBA last month. The move follows the sale of the franchise, with the Buss family now focusing on launching Buss Sports Capital, an investment firm targeting sports acquisitions. The reorganization has sparked speculation about the reasons behind the decision, with the Lakers currently performing well at an 11-4 record and holding the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference.