Joey and Jesse Buss, the youngest sons of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, are actively pursuing significant ownership opportunities through Buss Sports Capital, focusing on NBA Europe franchises in London, Manchester, and Lyon, with bids also exploring a potential Rome entry via other investor groups. The brothers are part of a broader push by the NBA to establish a European league that could launch in 2027, a project that has attracted more than 120 proposals for a 12-team format featuring permanent clubs and four seasonal qualifiers. In addition to NBA Europe, Buss Sports Capital is reportedly seeking an ownership stake in Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres as part of a group led by José Feliciano and Kwanza Jones. The effort arrives after the Lakers’ sale and the brothers’ dismissal from front-office roles, though they remain minority Lakers owners and have positioned themselves for re-entry into major pro sports ownership. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has indicated that bids are moving through the league’s approval process in the coming weeks, with Europe and other markets highlighted as key opportunities. The reports also note connections to European networks and potential partnerships, including a Lyon-based club with ties to Luka Dončić and Donnie Nelson Jr., as part of broader speculation around the continent’s expansion plans.