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AP report: Donald Sterling surrendering control of Clippers to Shelly Sterling

By AirTalk Staff
Published May 23, 2014
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 27: Shelly Sterling (C), the wife of Donald Sterling owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, watches the Clippers against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 27, 2014 in Oakland, California. The players wore theirs warm up this way in protest of owner Donald Sterling's racially insensitive remarks. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 27: Shelly Sterling (C), the wife of Donald Sterling owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, watches the Clippers against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 27, 2014 in Oakland, California. The players wore theirs warm up this way in protest of owner Donald Sterling's racially insensitive remarks.
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AP report: Donald Sterling surrendering control of Clippers to Shelly Sterling

Clippers owner Donald Sterling has reportedly authorized his wife Shelly to sell the team, in an attempt to get the best possible deal out of the sale.

Shelly Sterling, who previously argued that she should be allowed to keep the Clippers, agreed to sell the team voluntarily -- her husband has been banned from the NBA, and is in the process of terminating his ownership in the team.

Potential buyers have vocalized interest in the team. In response to reports about Donald Sterling surrendering controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers, NBA spokesman Mike Bass stated:  “We continue to follow the process set forth in the NBA Constitution regarding termination of the current ownership interests in the Los Angeles Clippers and are proceeding toward a hearing on this matter on June 3.”

Who should sell the Clippers, and what kinds of logistical planning should precede a sale? What’s next for the team and for the Sterlings?

Guest:

Arash Markazi, Sports Columnist, ESPNLA.com