Updated: July 10, 2012, 4:21 pm ET

Lakers’ Buss hospitalized for dehydration

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

The Lakers issued a statement Tuesday to clarify the condition of team owner Jerry Buss, who was hospitalized Monday.

Lakers spokesman John Black a statement saying: “In response to media inquiries and to dispel rumors and inaccurate reports, we’d like to state that Dr. Buss is in a local hospital where he is being treated for dehydration. He is recovering and is expected to be released soon.”

TMZ first reported that Buss, 78, fainted at his home in Los Angeles and was rushed to the hospital Monday night.

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