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Ballmer already said he won't move the Clippers to Seattle. Price only makes sense in the LA market.
Clippers will have the richest owner in the NBA.
Maybe the Lakers will move to Seattle. Buss family should sell, too.
For a while there, I was trying to feel the sound of 'Seattle Clippers'.
And now Seattle Lakers? For a while there, I was trying to feel the sound of 'Seattle Clippers'.
Well, there are actually lakes in Seattle, unlike LA.
Steve williams
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I must admit that Pop is an inspiring coach. When he craps on Parker or Timmie they are like little dogs curling their tails under them as they try so hard the next time. Having said that he has to be the worst dresser of all the coaches
BTW speaking of Best dressers, my money for the absolute best is Reggie Miller
BTW speaking of Best dressers, my money for the absolute best is Reggie Miller
I would guess Pop's military background has to do with it. The players have discipline and more importantly have a lot of respect for Pop even if he would bark at the players from the sidelines. Agreed on the wardrobe.
And added tidbit, Pop won 4 championships and was Coach of the Year 3 times. Phil Jackson has 6 rings but only 1 COTY award.
Steve williams
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Report: Donald Sterling declared mentally incapacitated, clears way for sale of team to Ballmer
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....f-team-to-ballmer/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....f-team-to-ballmer/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
I just saw on NBA TV that the sale is done.
http://www.nba.com/2014/news/05/30/nba-cancels-sterling-hearing.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts
NBA cancels Sterling hearing, owners to vote on sale
Posted May 30, 2014 7:29 PM - Updated May 30, 2014 7:53 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The NBA has called off a hearing to oust embattled Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling in advance of a vote on a potentially record-breaking deal negotiated by his wife Shelly Sterling to sell the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Shelly Sterling negotiated the deal despite objections expressed through her estranged husband Donald Sterling's attorneys. She said in a statement late Thursday that she agreed to sell the team to Ballmer "under her authority as the sole trustee of The Sterling Family Trust, which owns the Clippers."
The NBA said in a statement Friday that the league, Shelly Sterling and The Sterling Family Trust had "resolved their dispute over the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers."
"Under the agreement, the Clippers will be sold to Steve Ballmer, pending approval by the NBA Board of Governors, and the NBA will withdraw its pending charge to terminate the Sterlings' ownership of the team," it said.
The ownership hearing had been scheduled for next Tuesday.
Donald Sterling was stripped of his ability to act as a trustee of the family's fortunes, including the Clippers, after two neurologists determined he was suffering from dementia earlier this month, according to a person close to the Sterling family.
The individual, who is familiar with the trust and the medical evaluations but wasn't authorized to speak publicly, said Sterling was deemed "mentally incapacitated" according to the trust's conditions because he showed "an inability to conduct business affairs in a reasonable and normal manner."
Donald Sterling made voluntary visits to two prominent neurologists who conducted extensive tests, including brain scans, earlier this month, the person said. Though Donald Sterling is no longer a co-trustee of The Sterling Family Trust, he still retains his 50 percent ownership and still receives proceeds from the sale, the individual said.
"There is specific language and there are protocols about what to do, and steps in order to get a sole trustee position and that's what took place in the last couple of days," the individual said.
Sterling can try to reinstate his trusteeship by appealing to the California Probate Court.
Donald Sterling's attorneys contend, however, that as a co-owner he must also give his consent for the deal to go through. They say he won't be giving it. His attorney, Bobby Samini, said "the assertion that Donald Sterling lacks mental capacity is absurd" and that he'll fight to not sell given the NBA's conduct.
The NBA's statement said that Shelly Sterling and The Sterling Family Trust also "agreed not to sue the NBA and to indemnify the NBA against lawsuits from others, including Donald Sterling."
Ballmer said in a statement that he is honored to have his name submitted to the NBA for approval and thanked the league for working collaboratively with him throughout the process.
Shelly Sterling negotiated the sale after Donald Sterling made racist remarks that were made public. The remarks included Sterling telling girlfriend V. Stiviano not to bring blacks to Clippers games, specifically mentioning Hall of Famer Magic Johnson.
Franchise sale prices have soared since the current collective bargaining agreement was ratified in 2011. The Milwaukee Bucks were just sold to New York investment firm executives Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens for about $550 million, an NBA record.
Last year, Vivek Ranadive's group acquired a 65 percent controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings at a total franchise valuation of more than $534 million.
This is not Ballmer's first foray into potential NBA ownership. Ballmer and investor Chris Hansen headed a group that agreed to a deal to buy the Kings from the Maloof family in January 2013 with the intention of moving the team to Seattle, where the SuperSonics played until 2008.
But Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson lobbied the NBA for time to put together a bid to keep the team in California, and though the Ballmer-Hansen group later increased its offer, owners voted to deny the bid for relocation and the Kings were sold to Ranadive.
The former Microsoft CEO helped Bill Gates transform the company from a startup with fewer than 40 employees and $12 million in annual revenue into the world's most valuable business. The pair met in 1973 while living down the hall from each other in a Harvard dorm.
During his tenure at Microsoft, Ballmer was known for his competitive drive and wild displays of emotion and hand-waving.
http://www.nba.com/2014/news/05/30/nba-cancels-sterling-hearing.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts
NBA cancels Sterling hearing, owners to vote on sale
Posted May 30, 2014 7:29 PM - Updated May 30, 2014 7:53 PM
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The NBA has called off a hearing to oust embattled Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling in advance of a vote on a potentially record-breaking deal negotiated by his wife Shelly Sterling to sell the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Shelly Sterling negotiated the deal despite objections expressed through her estranged husband Donald Sterling's attorneys. She said in a statement late Thursday that she agreed to sell the team to Ballmer "under her authority as the sole trustee of The Sterling Family Trust, which owns the Clippers."
The NBA said in a statement Friday that the league, Shelly Sterling and The Sterling Family Trust had "resolved their dispute over the ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers."
"Under the agreement, the Clippers will be sold to Steve Ballmer, pending approval by the NBA Board of Governors, and the NBA will withdraw its pending charge to terminate the Sterlings' ownership of the team," it said.
The ownership hearing had been scheduled for next Tuesday.
Donald Sterling was stripped of his ability to act as a trustee of the family's fortunes, including the Clippers, after two neurologists determined he was suffering from dementia earlier this month, according to a person close to the Sterling family.
The individual, who is familiar with the trust and the medical evaluations but wasn't authorized to speak publicly, said Sterling was deemed "mentally incapacitated" according to the trust's conditions because he showed "an inability to conduct business affairs in a reasonable and normal manner."
Donald Sterling made voluntary visits to two prominent neurologists who conducted extensive tests, including brain scans, earlier this month, the person said. Though Donald Sterling is no longer a co-trustee of The Sterling Family Trust, he still retains his 50 percent ownership and still receives proceeds from the sale, the individual said.
"There is specific language and there are protocols about what to do, and steps in order to get a sole trustee position and that's what took place in the last couple of days," the individual said.
Sterling can try to reinstate his trusteeship by appealing to the California Probate Court.
Donald Sterling's attorneys contend, however, that as a co-owner he must also give his consent for the deal to go through. They say he won't be giving it. His attorney, Bobby Samini, said "the assertion that Donald Sterling lacks mental capacity is absurd" and that he'll fight to not sell given the NBA's conduct.
The NBA's statement said that Shelly Sterling and The Sterling Family Trust also "agreed not to sue the NBA and to indemnify the NBA against lawsuits from others, including Donald Sterling."
Ballmer said in a statement that he is honored to have his name submitted to the NBA for approval and thanked the league for working collaboratively with him throughout the process.
Shelly Sterling negotiated the sale after Donald Sterling made racist remarks that were made public. The remarks included Sterling telling girlfriend V. Stiviano not to bring blacks to Clippers games, specifically mentioning Hall of Famer Magic Johnson.
Franchise sale prices have soared since the current collective bargaining agreement was ratified in 2011. The Milwaukee Bucks were just sold to New York investment firm executives Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens for about $550 million, an NBA record.
Last year, Vivek Ranadive's group acquired a 65 percent controlling interest in the Sacramento Kings at a total franchise valuation of more than $534 million.
This is not Ballmer's first foray into potential NBA ownership. Ballmer and investor Chris Hansen headed a group that agreed to a deal to buy the Kings from the Maloof family in January 2013 with the intention of moving the team to Seattle, where the SuperSonics played until 2008.
But Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson lobbied the NBA for time to put together a bid to keep the team in California, and though the Ballmer-Hansen group later increased its offer, owners voted to deny the bid for relocation and the Kings were sold to Ranadive.
The former Microsoft CEO helped Bill Gates transform the company from a startup with fewer than 40 employees and $12 million in annual revenue into the world's most valuable business. The pair met in 1973 while living down the hall from each other in a Harvard dorm.
During his tenure at Microsoft, Ballmer was known for his competitive drive and wild displays of emotion and hand-waving.
BUT....
http://nba.si.com/2014/05/30/donald-sterling-suing-nba-1-billion-clippers/
Posted May 30, 2014
Banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sue NBA for $1 billion in damages
Adam Silver, Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers, Rob Mahoney, Shelly Sterling
By Rob Mahoney
Shelly and Donald Sterling
Shelly Sterling is trying to sell the Clippers, while Donald Sterling is suing the NBA. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling will file a lawsuit against the NBA seeking $1 billion in damages, according to his lawyer.
NBC News originally broke the story and Sterling’s attorney, Max Blecher, later confirmed the report to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com, adding that the charges of the lawsuit include an invasion of Sterling’s constitutional rights, violation of anti-trust laws and breach of fiduciary duty associated with the NBA’s lifetime ban and termination charges.
Blecher also clarified that this lawsuit has nothing to do with the pending sale of the Clippers, though he told Yahoo! Sports that separate action regarding the sale was being considered.
This development comes on the heels of news that Sterling had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sterling was reportedly diagnosed by doctors earlier this month and on Thursday it was reported that Sterling had been declared “mentally incapacitated” – a determination that removed him from power of the Sterling Family Trust and, by extension, the Clippers. That left Shelly Sterling as the sole trustee of the family’s trust, a status which fully empowered her to sign a $2 billion agreement to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Posted May 30, 2014
Banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sue NBA for $1 billion in damages
Adam Silver, Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers, Rob Mahoney, Shelly Sterling
By Rob Mahoney
Shelly and Donald Sterling
Shelly Sterling is trying to sell the Clippers, while Donald Sterling is suing the NBA. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling will file a lawsuit against the NBA seeking $1 billion in damages, according to his lawyer.
NBC News originally broke the story and Sterling’s attorney, Max Blecher, later confirmed the report to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com, adding that the charges of the lawsuit include an invasion of Sterling’s constitutional rights, violation of anti-trust laws and breach of fiduciary duty associated with the NBA’s lifetime ban and termination charges.
Blecher also clarified that this lawsuit has nothing to do with the pending sale of the Clippers, though he told Yahoo! Sports that separate action regarding the sale was being considered.
This development comes on the heels of news that Sterling had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sterling was reportedly diagnosed by doctors earlier this month and on Thursday it was reported that Sterling had been declared “mentally incapacitated” – a determination that removed him from power of the Sterling Family Trust and, by extension, the Clippers. That left Shelly Sterling as the sole trustee of the family’s trust, a status which fully empowered her to sign a $2 billion agreement to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
According to TMZ, doctors declared Donald Sterling “incompetent to have a voice in the sale” of the Clippers, leading the 80-year-old to be stripped of power. From TMZ:
We’re told earlier this month Donald agreed to an examination by 2 prominent neurologists. He underwent extensive tests, including a CT and PET scan. We’re told both doctors diagnosed Donald with Alzheimer’s and concluded he may have had the disease for as long as 5 years. The doctors both concluded he did not have the ability to conduct the business of the team.
Donald Sterling’s lawyer, Max Blecher, vehemently denied the reports of his client’s poor mental state, telling Shelburne that Donald is “far from mentally incompetent.”
Posted May 30, 2014
Banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sue NBA for $1 billion in damages
Adam Silver, Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers, Rob Mahoney, Shelly Sterling
By Rob Mahoney
Shelly and Donald Sterling
Shelly Sterling is trying to sell the Clippers, while Donald Sterling is suing the NBA. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling will file a lawsuit against the NBA seeking $1 billion in damages, according to his lawyer.
NBC News originally broke the story and Sterling’s attorney, Max Blecher, later confirmed the report to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com, adding that the charges of the lawsuit include an invasion of Sterling’s constitutional rights, violation of anti-trust laws and breach of fiduciary duty associated with the NBA’s lifetime ban and termination charges.
Blecher also clarified that this lawsuit has nothing to do with the pending sale of the Clippers, though he told Yahoo! Sports that separate action regarding the sale was being considered.
This development comes on the heels of news that Sterling had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sterling was reportedly diagnosed by doctors earlier this month and on Thursday it was reported that Sterling had been declared “mentally incapacitated” – a determination that removed him from power of the Sterling Family Trust and, by extension, the Clippers. That left Shelly Sterling as the sole trustee of the family’s trust, a status which fully empowered her to sign a $2 billion agreement to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
According to TMZ, doctors declared Donald Sterling “incompetent to have a voice in the sale” of the Clippers, leading the 80-year-old to be stripped of power. From TMZ:
We’re told earlier this month Donald agreed to an examination by 2 prominent neurologists. He underwent extensive tests, including a CT and PET scan. We’re told both doctors diagnosed Donald with Alzheimer’s and concluded he may have had the disease for as long as 5 years. The doctors both concluded he did not have the ability to conduct the business of the team.
Donald Sterling’s lawyer, Max Blecher, vehemently denied the reports of his client’s poor mental state, telling Shelburne that Donald is “far from mentally incompetent.”
Due to a clause in the Sterling family trust, Donald or Shelly can be removed from power if medical experts declared the mentally unfit. The doctors’ diagnosis of Donald Sterling’s Alzheimer’s disease triggered the process.
Shelly Sterling announced on Friday that she has signed a “binding contract” to sell the Clippers to Ballmer for $2 billion. Any sale agreement, however, must be approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors by a three-quarters vote. The announcement of the sale agreement came just days before June 3, the date that the NBA’s Board of Governors was set to vote on ousting Donald Sterling from the league entirely. According to an official statement, the NBA is open to that possibility but will proceed with the vote as planned.
“Commissioner Silver has consistently said the preferred outcome to the Clippers proceeding would be a voluntary sale of the team,” said NBA spokesman Mike Bass. “Shelly Sterling advised the NBA last night that an agreement had been reached with Steve Ballmer, and the NBA Advisory/Finance Committee met via conference call this morning to discuss these developments. We await the submission of necessary documentation from Mrs. Sterling. In the meantime, the June 3 special meeting of the NBA Board of Governors remains as scheduled.”
SI.com’s Michael McCann reported Thursday that the NBA could fast track the sale of the Clippers if it has a “favorable impression” about a prospective owner. Ballmer would seem to fit the criteria, having made a record offer and being previously vetted by the NBA in his attempt to buy the Kings.
Donald Sterling, 80, has owned the Clippers for 33 years, making him the NBA’s longest-tenured owner. But the NBA recently initiated a charge to terminate his ownership, outlining a list of actions that have have “damaged and continue to damage the NBA and its teams” while also listing off a series of negative impacts on the league. The NBA is taking issue with Sterling for the following reasons:
Disparaging African-Americans and minorities.
Directing a female acquaintance not to associate publicly with African-Americans or to bring African-Americans to Clippers games.
Criticizing African-Americans for not supporting their communities.
The first two items relate to comments made by Sterling to his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, in a private tape that was released by TMZ. The third item relates to comments made during an interview with CNN this month. The NBA is listing the following impacts of Sterling’s comments and behavior:
Significantly undermining the NBA’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Damaging the NBA’s relationship with its fans.
Harming NBA owners, players and Clippers team personnel.
Impairing the NBA’s relationship with marketing and merchandising partners, as well as with government and community leaders.
http://nba.si.com/2014/05/30/donald-sterling-suing-nba-1-billion-clippers/
Posted May 30, 2014
Banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sue NBA for $1 billion in damages
Adam Silver, Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers, Rob Mahoney, Shelly Sterling
By Rob Mahoney
Shelly and Donald Sterling
Shelly Sterling is trying to sell the Clippers, while Donald Sterling is suing the NBA. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling will file a lawsuit against the NBA seeking $1 billion in damages, according to his lawyer.
NBC News originally broke the story and Sterling’s attorney, Max Blecher, later confirmed the report to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com, adding that the charges of the lawsuit include an invasion of Sterling’s constitutional rights, violation of anti-trust laws and breach of fiduciary duty associated with the NBA’s lifetime ban and termination charges.
Blecher also clarified that this lawsuit has nothing to do with the pending sale of the Clippers, though he told Yahoo! Sports that separate action regarding the sale was being considered.
This development comes on the heels of news that Sterling had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sterling was reportedly diagnosed by doctors earlier this month and on Thursday it was reported that Sterling had been declared “mentally incapacitated” – a determination that removed him from power of the Sterling Family Trust and, by extension, the Clippers. That left Shelly Sterling as the sole trustee of the family’s trust, a status which fully empowered her to sign a $2 billion agreement to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Posted May 30, 2014
Banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sue NBA for $1 billion in damages
Adam Silver, Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers, Rob Mahoney, Shelly Sterling
By Rob Mahoney
Shelly and Donald Sterling
Shelly Sterling is trying to sell the Clippers, while Donald Sterling is suing the NBA. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling will file a lawsuit against the NBA seeking $1 billion in damages, according to his lawyer.
NBC News originally broke the story and Sterling’s attorney, Max Blecher, later confirmed the report to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com, adding that the charges of the lawsuit include an invasion of Sterling’s constitutional rights, violation of anti-trust laws and breach of fiduciary duty associated with the NBA’s lifetime ban and termination charges.
Blecher also clarified that this lawsuit has nothing to do with the pending sale of the Clippers, though he told Yahoo! Sports that separate action regarding the sale was being considered.
This development comes on the heels of news that Sterling had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sterling was reportedly diagnosed by doctors earlier this month and on Thursday it was reported that Sterling had been declared “mentally incapacitated” – a determination that removed him from power of the Sterling Family Trust and, by extension, the Clippers. That left Shelly Sterling as the sole trustee of the family’s trust, a status which fully empowered her to sign a $2 billion agreement to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
According to TMZ, doctors declared Donald Sterling “incompetent to have a voice in the sale” of the Clippers, leading the 80-year-old to be stripped of power. From TMZ:
We’re told earlier this month Donald agreed to an examination by 2 prominent neurologists. He underwent extensive tests, including a CT and PET scan. We’re told both doctors diagnosed Donald with Alzheimer’s and concluded he may have had the disease for as long as 5 years. The doctors both concluded he did not have the ability to conduct the business of the team.
Donald Sterling’s lawyer, Max Blecher, vehemently denied the reports of his client’s poor mental state, telling Shelburne that Donald is “far from mentally incompetent.”
Posted May 30, 2014
Banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sue NBA for $1 billion in damages
Adam Silver, Donald Sterling, Los Angeles Clippers, Rob Mahoney, Shelly Sterling
By Rob Mahoney
Shelly and Donald Sterling
Shelly Sterling is trying to sell the Clippers, while Donald Sterling is suing the NBA. (Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images)
Disgraced Clippers owner Donald Sterling will file a lawsuit against the NBA seeking $1 billion in damages, according to his lawyer.
NBC News originally broke the story and Sterling’s attorney, Max Blecher, later confirmed the report to Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com, adding that the charges of the lawsuit include an invasion of Sterling’s constitutional rights, violation of anti-trust laws and breach of fiduciary duty associated with the NBA’s lifetime ban and termination charges.
Blecher also clarified that this lawsuit has nothing to do with the pending sale of the Clippers, though he told Yahoo! Sports that separate action regarding the sale was being considered.
This development comes on the heels of news that Sterling had recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sterling was reportedly diagnosed by doctors earlier this month and on Thursday it was reported that Sterling had been declared “mentally incapacitated” – a determination that removed him from power of the Sterling Family Trust and, by extension, the Clippers. That left Shelly Sterling as the sole trustee of the family’s trust, a status which fully empowered her to sign a $2 billion agreement to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
According to TMZ, doctors declared Donald Sterling “incompetent to have a voice in the sale” of the Clippers, leading the 80-year-old to be stripped of power. From TMZ:
We’re told earlier this month Donald agreed to an examination by 2 prominent neurologists. He underwent extensive tests, including a CT and PET scan. We’re told both doctors diagnosed Donald with Alzheimer’s and concluded he may have had the disease for as long as 5 years. The doctors both concluded he did not have the ability to conduct the business of the team.
Donald Sterling’s lawyer, Max Blecher, vehemently denied the reports of his client’s poor mental state, telling Shelburne that Donald is “far from mentally incompetent.”
Due to a clause in the Sterling family trust, Donald or Shelly can be removed from power if medical experts declared the mentally unfit. The doctors’ diagnosis of Donald Sterling’s Alzheimer’s disease triggered the process.
Shelly Sterling announced on Friday that she has signed a “binding contract” to sell the Clippers to Ballmer for $2 billion. Any sale agreement, however, must be approved by the NBA’s Board of Governors by a three-quarters vote. The announcement of the sale agreement came just days before June 3, the date that the NBA’s Board of Governors was set to vote on ousting Donald Sterling from the league entirely. According to an official statement, the NBA is open to that possibility but will proceed with the vote as planned.
“Commissioner Silver has consistently said the preferred outcome to the Clippers proceeding would be a voluntary sale of the team,” said NBA spokesman Mike Bass. “Shelly Sterling advised the NBA last night that an agreement had been reached with Steve Ballmer, and the NBA Advisory/Finance Committee met via conference call this morning to discuss these developments. We await the submission of necessary documentation from Mrs. Sterling. In the meantime, the June 3 special meeting of the NBA Board of Governors remains as scheduled.”
SI.com’s Michael McCann reported Thursday that the NBA could fast track the sale of the Clippers if it has a “favorable impression” about a prospective owner. Ballmer would seem to fit the criteria, having made a record offer and being previously vetted by the NBA in his attempt to buy the Kings.
Donald Sterling, 80, has owned the Clippers for 33 years, making him the NBA’s longest-tenured owner. But the NBA recently initiated a charge to terminate his ownership, outlining a list of actions that have have “damaged and continue to damage the NBA and its teams” while also listing off a series of negative impacts on the league. The NBA is taking issue with Sterling for the following reasons:
Disparaging African-Americans and minorities.
Directing a female acquaintance not to associate publicly with African-Americans or to bring African-Americans to Clippers games.
Criticizing African-Americans for not supporting their communities.
The first two items relate to comments made by Sterling to his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, in a private tape that was released by TMZ. The third item relates to comments made during an interview with CNN this month. The NBA is listing the following impacts of Sterling’s comments and behavior:
Significantly undermining the NBA’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Damaging the NBA’s relationship with its fans.
Harming NBA owners, players and Clippers team personnel.
Impairing the NBA’s relationship with marketing and merchandising partners, as well as with government and community leaders.
The Sterlings are unbelievable.
The beauty of this situation is that Shelly agreed to indemnify the NBA against legal actions by Donald.
So, these two can sue each other for as long as they live (or their trusts survive) and, hopefully, spend the greatest part of their fortune on legal fees.
Oh, the divorce should be something to see as well.
As long as they are not involved with the Clippers I am a happy guy.
The beauty of this situation is that Shelly agreed to indemnify the NBA against legal actions by Donald.
So, these two can sue each other for as long as they live (or their trusts survive) and, hopefully, spend the greatest part of their fortune on legal fees.
Oh, the divorce should be something to see as well.
As long as they are not involved with the Clippers I am a happy guy.
Steve williams
Site Founder, Site Owner, Administrator
what a game. Spurs finally win in OT 112-107
as Ron Party made his prediction a few months ago re the 2 finalists he is again dead on.
I hope this is the Spurs year as Pop did a heck of a job and the guts of the team is aging
OKC needs a better coach who can teach the two stars
as Ron Party made his prediction a few months ago re the 2 finalists he is again dead on.
I hope this is the Spurs year as Pop did a heck of a job and the guts of the team is aging
OKC needs a better coach who can teach the two stars
Great game. Duncan is a money man. Always is. Hope Parker comes back fully healed. Their is fire in Duncan's face.
Steve williams
Site Founder, Site Owner, Administrator
you could be correct.
Ron Party not only named the two finalists but also stated that the team who is healthiest will win
And how bout this, LOVE visits Boston and meets RONDO.
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/love-and-rondo-meet-boston?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/love-and-rondo-meet-boston?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo
Kevin Love would look good in green.
My thoughts exactly.
C's starting 5: Rondo, Bradley, Green, Love, Olynyk. Am not sure if we have money to bid for Melo.
Maybe to pattern after the Riley/Spoestra thing.
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....coaching-decision/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
Derek Fisher says relationships with Phil Jackson, Lakers add ‘huge layers’ to his coaching decision
Brett Pollakoff
Jun 1, 2014, 11:00 PM EDT
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Phil Jackson Derek Fisher Getty Images
Derek Fisher has been linked to the Knicks head coaching vacancy for weeks now, despite still being employed by the Oklahoma City Thunder and playing meaningful minutes for them throughout a run that just ended Saturday at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.
Now that the Thunder’s season is over, Fisher can more seriously contemplate the options that lay before him, which seem to include the Knicks job as well as one potentially with the Los Angeles Lakers.
It was too soon for Fisher to have made anything resembling a future career decision, but speaking to reporters at exit interviews on Sunday, he did admit that his prior relationships with Phil Jackson and the Lakers organization will make his eventual choice a complicated one, no matter the direction he goes.
From Royce Young of ESPN.com:
“There’s for sure huge layers added to [the decision],” Fisher said. “The personal relationship and professional relationship that I’ve had with Phil Jackson over the years, and being in the position that he’s in. And also, with the Lakers having an opening, it for sure adds layers to it. But like other important decisions in life, I don’t think you can be driven by what’s going on externally. You have to have an internal set of boundaries and just kind of a compass that you make decisions by. I’ll combine all those things as I try and make the best decision possible.”
On Friday, Jackson said Fisher is “a person that’s on my list of guys that could be very good candidate for this job.”
In the closing moments of Game 6, in which the Thunder were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs, Fisher took extra time to exit the floor, later saying he wanted to understand and appreciate the moment, knowing it could be his last on the floor in his 18-year career. After signing a one-year deal last July, Fisher announced via Instagram that this would be his final season, but has since wavered a bit, seeming to consider a return.
Fisher went on to discuss how he believes working in a front office or coaching from the sidelines would help him achieve his calling in life, which is helping others from a leadership position.
He’s always been a respected locker room presence and a calm leader on the floor who’s produced in the most pressure-packed situations, but coaching presents an entirely different set of challenges. Jason Kidd went directly from playing to being a head coach, and Fisher’s demeanor would seem to allow him to do the same — whether in New York with Phil Jackson immediately, or eventually somewhere else.
http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....coaching-decision/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
Derek Fisher says relationships with Phil Jackson, Lakers add ‘huge layers’ to his coaching decision
Brett Pollakoff
Jun 1, 2014, 11:00 PM EDT
12 Comments
Phil Jackson Derek Fisher Getty Images
Derek Fisher has been linked to the Knicks head coaching vacancy for weeks now, despite still being employed by the Oklahoma City Thunder and playing meaningful minutes for them throughout a run that just ended Saturday at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.
Now that the Thunder’s season is over, Fisher can more seriously contemplate the options that lay before him, which seem to include the Knicks job as well as one potentially with the Los Angeles Lakers.
It was too soon for Fisher to have made anything resembling a future career decision, but speaking to reporters at exit interviews on Sunday, he did admit that his prior relationships with Phil Jackson and the Lakers organization will make his eventual choice a complicated one, no matter the direction he goes.
From Royce Young of ESPN.com:
“There’s for sure huge layers added to [the decision],” Fisher said. “The personal relationship and professional relationship that I’ve had with Phil Jackson over the years, and being in the position that he’s in. And also, with the Lakers having an opening, it for sure adds layers to it. But like other important decisions in life, I don’t think you can be driven by what’s going on externally. You have to have an internal set of boundaries and just kind of a compass that you make decisions by. I’ll combine all those things as I try and make the best decision possible.”
On Friday, Jackson said Fisher is “a person that’s on my list of guys that could be very good candidate for this job.”
In the closing moments of Game 6, in which the Thunder were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs, Fisher took extra time to exit the floor, later saying he wanted to understand and appreciate the moment, knowing it could be his last on the floor in his 18-year career. After signing a one-year deal last July, Fisher announced via Instagram that this would be his final season, but has since wavered a bit, seeming to consider a return.
Fisher went on to discuss how he believes working in a front office or coaching from the sidelines would help him achieve his calling in life, which is helping others from a leadership position.
He’s always been a respected locker room presence and a calm leader on the floor who’s produced in the most pressure-packed situations, but coaching presents an entirely different set of challenges. Jason Kidd went directly from playing to being a head coach, and Fisher’s demeanor would seem to allow him to do the same — whether in New York with Phil Jackson immediately, or eventually somewhere else.
This, if it comes true, it will shake the NBA. Rondo dishes, Melo shoots eternally, and Love does the rest.
http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/melo-love-rondo-lets-hope-its-true?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo
'Melo + Love + Rondo? Let's hope it's true
June 3, 2014, 3:45 pm
I don't know Bert Ramirez of Rappler.com. I don't know his background, nor can I vouch for his credibility. But, boy, I'm sure glad he wrote that the Kevin Love-to-Boston deal is done and Carmelo Anthony is on the Celtics' radar.
Now that's a topic with a lot of meat on the bone.
It's no secret that I've been disappointed with the inconsistent effort of Rajon Rondo. Furthermore, I've never been a fan of Carmelo Anthony. I consider him a one-dimensional player. He’s a gunner. A damn good one, but still a gunner as opposed to a complete player.
Alone, these two players are limited.
But put them with a 25-point, 12-rebound guy like Kevin Love, and you've got something there.
Wyc Grousbeck did say to expect fireworks during the offseason. Maybe, just maybe, this is what he was talking about.
This could work, people. It really could. Rondo would be excited because he'll be playing with legitimate scorers. Carmelo will be playing with a teammate who truly enjoys giving up the ball. Love would just be happy to play on a winning team.
Bert, I hope you’re right.
Rondo dishes, Melo shoots eternally, and Love does the rest. http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/melo-love-rondo-lets-hope-its-true?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo
'Melo + Love + Rondo? Let's hope it's true
June 3, 2014, 3:45 pm
I don't know Bert Ramirez of Rappler.com. I don't know his background, nor can I vouch for his credibility. But, boy, I'm sure glad he wrote that the Kevin Love-to-Boston deal is done and Carmelo Anthony is on the Celtics' radar.
Now that's a topic with a lot of meat on the bone.
It's no secret that I've been disappointed with the inconsistent effort of Rajon Rondo. Furthermore, I've never been a fan of Carmelo Anthony. I consider him a one-dimensional player. He’s a gunner. A damn good one, but still a gunner as opposed to a complete player.
Alone, these two players are limited.
But put them with a 25-point, 12-rebound guy like Kevin Love, and you've got something there.
Wyc Grousbeck did say to expect fireworks during the offseason. Maybe, just maybe, this is what he was talking about.
This could work, people. It really could. Rondo would be excited because he'll be playing with legitimate scorers. Carmelo will be playing with a teammate who truly enjoys giving up the ball. Love would just be happy to play on a winning team.
Bert, I hope you’re right.
Can't see it working, Phil. Both are volume shooters with only 1 ball to go around. Neither play much D.
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