Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
The Clippers open their playoff series against the Thunder tonight in Oklahoma City.
That's the sport side.
On the front office side, the NBA said Saturday it intends to appoint a chief executive officer to supervise team operations. The team owner, Donald Sterling, was fined and barred from association with the club after was heard making racist comments on tape.
Many have been quick to distance themselves from Sterling. The local chapter of the NAACP cancelled plans to give him a lifetime achievement award and its president, Leon has resigned. Sponsors have withdrawn and some non-profits either are giving money back or refusing to take it.