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Lakers owner Jeanie Buss reportedly engaged to comedian Jay Mohr

The Los Angeles Lakers' title chances aren't looking too good, but it looks like Jeanie Buss will be getting a ring anyway.

The team's principal owner is engaged to actor/comedian Jay Mohr, according to TMZ. Buss was reportedly seen wearing what appeared to be an engagement ring recently, leading to the outlet confirming their new status.

Buss confirmed she was in a long-term relationship with Mohr last year, and there have been rumors of the two dating as far back as 2017. That's the same year Buss broke up with her previous partner of 17 years, Phil Jackson, to whom she was engaged.

Buss has been married once before to professional volleyball player Steve Timmons from 1990 to 1993. Meanwhile, Mohr was previously married to model Nicole Chamberlain and actress Nikki Cox, with a son from each marriage.

Many sports fans will know Mohr, a Saturday Night Live veteran, from his villainous role in "Jerry Maguire," with plenty of other film and television parts over the years.

However, the news of the couple's engagement also led to some social media enthusiasts looking into Mohr's past tweets and finding a number of them directed at current Lakers star LeBron James, ranging from genuine praise to profane insults against the player's mother. We'll see if that leads to anything.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 30: Owner of the Los Angeles Lakers Jeanie Buss and Jay Mohr attend the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers game at Crypto.com Arena on November 30, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Jeanie Buss is newly engaged to Jay Mohr. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)