These are turbulent times for the Los Angeles Lakers -- both on the floor, where they're suffering through a fourth consecutive dismal season, and in the boardroom, where there is now a fight for ownership control within the Buss family.
Here is an FAQ to help understand and put into simple terms what is happening to the franchise that Forbes valued at $3 billion just last month.
Q: The headlines say Jeanie Buss thwarted a takeover attempt by her brothers. What happened?
A: Jim Buss and Johnny Buss, Dr. Jerry Buss' two oldest sons, appear to have tried to use a loophole to remove their sister Jeanie from the Lakers board of directors and then as the Lakers' controlling owner.