
Buss Brothers Expand Padres Footprint with Minority Ownership Stake
Joey and Jesse Buss are set to become minority owners of the San Diego Padres (about 5%), joining new controlling owners Kwanza Jones and Jose Feliciano and serving on the Padres’ advisory board; the deal broadens the Buss family’s sports-ownership footprint as they pursue an NBA Europe franchise, while the Lakers’ ownership saga continues with five Buss siblings selling their stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger — a sale Jeanie Buss is contesting.