Should Tyrese Haliburton Play Tonight? + Buss Family Agree To Sell Los Angeles Lakers

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Buss Family agreeing to sell the Lakers and if Tyrese Haliburton should play tonight.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 120–109 victory, taking a 3–2 series lead in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.  Tyrese Haliburton struggled significantly playing through a sore right calf that he re-aggravated during the game. He finished with just 4 points, all coming from free throws, as he went 0-for-6 from the field and 0-for-4 from three-point range in 34 minutes of play.

With the Pacers now trailing the series 3–2, Haliburton’s health and ability to bounce back will be crucial if Indiana hopes to force a Game 7. The next game is scheduled for tonight in Indiana. Can the Pacers force a Game 7? Will Haliburton be back tonight for Game 6? Should Tyrese Haliburton play tonight? Reese said the Pacers should just tape up Haliburton’s achilles and he should be okay to play. Do you agree?

Yesterday, a landmark deal was reached in which Jeanie Buss and the Buss Family sold approximately 66% ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise to Mark Walter — the owner of the Dodgers — valuing the Lakers around $10 billion, setting a new record for an American professional sports sale.

Jeanie Buss retains her role as team governor and president, continuing to oversee Lakers operations. The Buss family will hold onto a minority stake — around 15%, maintaining a lasting presence. While Jeanie Buss did sell majority control, she's still at the helm of the organization. Will this deal change anything for the Lakers? How do Lakers fans feel about the deal? How much would the Dallas Cowboys sell for?