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What’s Ballmer buying? An 'expensive plaything'

May 30, 2014
Tech titan Steve Ballmer has won the bidding process to buy the LA Clippers.

For NBA, courting Steve Ballmer could be a strategic move

May 30, 2014
Getting one of the world's richest people to replace Donald Sterling is a big win for the NBA.

Clippers sold to former Microsoft CEO for $2 billion

May 29, 2014
Steve Ballmer has won the bidding war for the Los Angeles Clippers.

If Clippers are for sale, what's the franchise worth?

Apr 30, 2014
Clippers are suddenly hot, but what are they worth as a franchise?

Sizing up Donald Sterling's other business interests

Apr 30, 2014
Donald Sterling's said to be worth almost $2 billion,most in real estate holdings.

How Donald Sterling won 'humanitarian' awards

Apr 29, 2014
Sterling spreads a modest amount in charitable contributions.

For public good, not for profit.

Adam Silver, NBA will try to force Clippers' sale

Apr 29, 2014
But no matter what happens, owner Donald Sterling will likely walk away with money in his pocket.

Clippers owner Donald Sterling suspended, fined

Apr 28, 2014
Why Donald Sterling matters to the NBA: Franchisee-owners are in charge.
Team owner Donald Sterling of the Los Angeles Clippers watches the San Antonio Spurs play against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 19, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.
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What if you found out your boss made racist remarks?

Apr 28, 2014
The NBA is investigating the legitimacy of a recording said to be of the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Team owner Donald Sterling of Los Angeles Clippers talks with team owner Peter Holt of the San Antonio Spurs as the SPurs host the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 19, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.
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