Mar 17, 2009 9:47 AM EST

The Lakers won't raise ticket prices next season, executive vice president of business operations Jeanie Buss said on Monday.

The team wants to keep their tickets at an affordable rate in the struggling economy.

"We feel that increasing ticket prices for the upcoming season would add to the financial burden that most families and individuals are suffering at this time," Buss said. "We are determined not only to continue fielding a team that enjoys a high level of success on the court, but also to keeping our games affordable for our loyal fans, who are the heart and soul of the team."

Via NBA.com