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Clippers sold to former Microsoft CEO for $2 billion
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August 27, 2014
Clippers sign Rivers to $50M extension
New Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has ponied up lots of cash to keep Doc Rivers in town for the long term.
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August 12, 2014
Shelly Sterling's troubling role with the Clippers
The ex-wife of Donald Sterling managed to maintain a healthy ceremonial role with the team under Steve Ballmer despite her own history of racist behavior. This shouldn't be happening.
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August 12, 2014
Sale of Clippers for $2 billion is complete
It's now official: Donald Sterling is out of the NBA. The league announced that the sale of the Clippers to Steve Ballmer has been finalized.
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June 6, 2014
Confusion stalling Clippers sale
The Donald Sterling saga might not be over yet, as confusion has led the Clippers' owner to reportedly reconsider his stance.
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May 30, 2014
How the NBA kneecapped Donald Sterling's lawsuit
The Sterling Family Trust, now apparently run by Shelly Sterling, agreed to indemnify the NBA against any lawsuits by Donald Sterling. Here's what that means in a practical sense.
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May 30, 2014
Clippers sale pending only league approval
The sale of the Clippers appears as if it will finally go through.
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May 30, 2014
Sterling planning to sue the NBA for $1 billion
Weeks after sending a letter to the NBA threatening a lawsuit, it appears Donald Sterling is now going to follow through and sue the league.
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May 30, 2014
NBA waiting for paperwork from the Sterlings
Steve Ballmer has reached an agreement to buy the Clippers, but the NBA's Board of Governors meeting remains scheduled until the proper paperwork is filed.
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May 30, 2014
Players react to Clippers' pending sale
Another NBA team sold for bonkers money this week. Just three years after a lockout, some players are understandably confused by this situation.
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May 30, 2014
The complete Clippers saga timeline
How did the 33-year tenure of Clippers owner Donald Sterling come to an end? Let's take a look at the key events of the past few weeks.
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May 30, 2014
Silver shines during Clippers saga
A month ago, Adam Silver faced a huge test. He's aced it.
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May 29, 2014
Donald Sterling deemed 'mentally incapacitated'
Donald Sterling was reportedly declared "mentally incapacitated" by experts, which allows Shelly Sterling to sell the Clippers without his approval, per the terms of their trust.
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May 29, 2014
Why the Clippers are worth $2 billion
Steve Ballmer is reportedly paying $2 billion for the L.A. Clippers. Here's why.
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May 29, 2014
Who did Ballmer beat out for the Clippers?
With the reported sale of the Clippers to former Microsoft executive Steve Ballmer, other groups in the bidding fell by the wayside. Who were the most serious bidders?
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May 29, 2014
Clippers sold to Ballmer for $2 billion
The former CEO of Microsoft has finalized his agreement to buy the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion, pending league approval.
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May 29, 2014
Who is Steve Ballmer?
It only took $2 billion, but Steve Ballmer may finally become an NBA owner. We take a closer look at the former Microsoft CEO and his love of basketball.
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May 29, 2014
Donald Sterling yet to approve Clippers sale
The Clippers have a very lucrative pending offer to be sold to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, but Donald Sterling is reportedly refusing to sign off on a deal.
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May 29, 2014
Ballmer agrees to buy Clippesr for $2 billion
The Clippers have found a new owner in former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, pending the approval of the NBA and its 29 owners.
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May 28, 2014
Sterlings set rushed deadline for Clippers bids
The Sterlings have set an end-of-the-day deadline to accept bids for the sale of the Clippers, according to reports. They are rushing to get a deal done before a June 3 meeting of NBA owners that could give control of the franchise to the league.
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May 23, 2014
Could Yao Ming buy the Clippers?
With the sale of the Clippers looming, Yao Ming has emerged as a possible suitor to buy the franchise. Could China's biggest NBA star actually make the move?
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May 23, 2014
Donald Sterling authorizes wife to sell Clippers
Donald Sterling will reportedly allow his estranged wife, Shelly, to handle a sale of the Clippers rather than fight the league. It remains to be seen if the league will go along with Shelly Sterling dictating the terms of the sale.
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May 19, 2014
NBA moves to strip Sterling of Clippers ownership
The league's Board of Governors will vote to decide whether Donald Sterling will have his ownership stripped away.
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May 15, 2014
Sterling hires lawyer, tells NBA he won't pay fine
Donald Sterling has taken the first steps in his fight against the NBA, sending a letter to the league through his new, prominent lawyer.
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May 12, 2014
Sterling on Magic: 'What has he done for blacks?'
Donald Sterling didn't hold anything back when speaking with Anderson Cooper. Here's a recap of his interview, including videos of some pointed remarks he made towards Magic Johnson.
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May 11, 2014
NBA: Shelly Sterling's stake would terminate too
Shelly Sterling said she will fight to keep her ownership in the Clippers, but she might not have much of a fight based on the NBA Constitution.