India, Nov. 21 -- Joey and Jesse Buss, the two sons of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, have been fired by the organisation from their roles in the scouting department of the franchise, they confirmed in a statement to ESPN.

Additionally, the Lakers confirmed that though the two Buss brothers are departing, their sister, Jeanie Buss will continue with her role as the primary team governor.

"We are extremely honored to have been part of this organization for the last 20 seasons," a statement from the brothers to ESPN read.

"Thank you to Laker Nation for embracing our family every step of the way. We wish things could be different with the way our time ended with the team. At times like this, we wish we could ask our Dad what ...