Buss Brothers Invest in San Diego Padres Ownership
Joey and Jesse Buss, sons of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, have joined the new ownership group of the San Diego Padres through their investment firm, Buss Sports Capital. The brothers will serve on the advisory board and hold an…

San Diego, CA, August 26, 2026 — Joey and Jesse Buss, sons of the late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, have become part of the new ownership group for the San Diego Padres. The investment was made through their firm, Buss Sports Capital.
The brothers are expected to take on roles on the advisory board of the baseball team. Their investment firm, Buss Sports Capital, has acquired an estimated 5% stake in the San Diego Padres.
This development in the Padres’ ownership structure occurs amidst reports of a family dispute among the Buss siblings concerning the potential sale of their remaining shares in the Los Angeles Lakers basketball franchise. Further details regarding the specific terms of the investment or the timeline of the advisory board appointments were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by City News Service on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.
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