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FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2010, file photo, Shelly Sterling, left, sits with her husband, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, during the Clippers' NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles. The former team owner has filed for divorce from Shelly Sterling, his attorney Bobby Samini said Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Former Clippers owner Donald Sterling seeks divorce from estranged wife

By Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

In this Dec. 19, 2011, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, right, sits with V. Stiviano as they watch the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. A Los Angeles judge ruled Tuesday, April 14, 2015, that the wife of the former Clippers owner is owed $2.6 million by V. Stiviano, a woman Donald Sterling showered with gifts. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

V. Stiviano loses home, other gifts to wife of ex-Clippers owner Donald Sterling

By Brian Melley - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, right, sits with V. Stiviano as they watch the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles in this Dec. 19, 2011, file photo. Sterling's wife, Shelly Sterling, is going after the $2.5 million in real estate and cars her husband lavished on V. Stiviano in a trial scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 25, 2015, in Los Angeles Superior Court. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Donald Sterling’s wife, girlfriend to face off over money

By Brian Melley - Associated Press

Comedian and actor Chris Rock poses for a portrait in promotion of his forthcoming film &quot;Top Five&quot; on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014 in New York. (Photo by Victoria Will/Invision/AP)

Chris Rock on Sony hack of Hollywood: ‘The whole town is scared’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Shelly Sterling, wife of former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, pauses for photos after an interview with The Associated Press Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, in Los Angeles. Shelly Sterling negotiated a landmark deal for $2 billion to sell the Clippers to Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Shelley Sterling: Ballmer eager to own Clippers

By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press

New Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, center, fires up the crowd as he speaks at the Clippers Fan Festival on Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Steve Ballmer fires up Clippers fans at L.A. rally

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2010, file photo, Shelly Sterling sits with her husband, Donald Sterling, during the Los Angeles Clippers' NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles. Only final arguments and a ruling remain in the trial to determine whether Sterling's estranged wife can sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion. Lawyers for Sterling plan to argue Monday, July 28, 2014, that Shelly Sterling had no right to make the deal with Ballmer, even though Donald Sterling had given her written authority to pursue a sale. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers

By BRIAN MELLEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends a Clippers game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. With the potentially record-breaking $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers hanging in the balance, a trial beginning Monday, Juloy 7, 2014, will focus on whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife had the authority under terms of a family trust to unilaterally negotiate the deal. Shelly Sterling struck a deal to sell the Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer after Donald Sterling's racist remarks to a girlfriend were publicized and the NBA moved to oust him as team owner. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Donald Sterling trial: Testimony ends as Shelly Sterling doesn’t return to stand

Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, left, talks to referee Monty McCutchen, center, in the second half of Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Los Angeles. The Thunder won104-98, taking the series 4-2. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Doc Rivers will quit if Donald Sterling remains Clippers’ owner, says interim CEO

Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Dec. 19, 2011, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling watches the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Clippers’ Sterling targets wife, NBA in new suit

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling gestures as the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles. The future of the Clippers is closer to decision as testimony resumes Monday, July 21, 2014, in a probate trial over whether a deal negotiated by Donald Sterling's estranged wife to sell the team for $2 billion is authorized under a Sterling family trust. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Donald Sterling needs Clippers sale to cover loans, says CFO

By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2013, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends a Clippers game against the Sacramento Kings in Los Angeles. With the potentially record-breaking $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers hanging in the balance, a trial beginning Monday, July 7, 2014 will focus on whether Donald Sterling's estranged wife had the authority under terms of a family trust to unilaterally negotiate the deal. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Sterling testifies in Los Angeles Clippers trial

By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press

Shelly Sterling, the estranged wife of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, arrives at a Los Angeles courthouse with her attorney Pierce O' Donnell, Monday, July 7, 2014. With the potentially record-breaking $2 billion sale of the Clippers hanging in the balance, a trial beginning Monday will focus on Shelly Sterling had the authority under terms of a family trust to unilaterally negotiate the deal. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Donald Sterling trial won’t move to federal court, judge rules

By Linda Deutsch and Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Oct. 17, 2010, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. With a $2 billion sale of the Clippers hanging in the balance, a judge is set to determine Monday, June 30, 2014, if the terms of a family trust alone are enough to confirm Donald Sterling was properly removed as trustee and allow his estranged wife to sell the team without his consent. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Clippers sale hangs in balance as trial begins

By Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2010, file photo, Shelly Sterling sits with her husband, Donald Sterling, right, during the Los Angeles Clippers' NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons in Los Angeles. Shelly Sterling's attorneys have asked a court on Thursday June 19, 2014, to hold a hearing on allegations that Donald Sterling and his attorneys have threatened her legal team and the doctors who assert that the Los Angeles Clippers co-owner is mentally incapacitated.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Shelly Sterling injunction request against Donald Sterling rejected by judge

By Linda Deutsch - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Dec. 19, 2011, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling gestures while watching the Clippers play the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

AP Source: Donald Sterling hires investigators

By Tami Abdollah - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. Sterling has pulled his support from a deal to sell the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and will pursue his $1 billion federal lawsuit against the NBA, his attorney said Monday, June 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Trial will weigh if Sterling was properly ousted

By Linda Deutsch and Tami Abdollah - Associated Press