Shelly Sterling says she can finally get some rest now that it looks like she will be able to sell the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.
But Donald Sterling’s lawyers say this is just one battle in a war their client wants to continue waging.
It appears, however, they are losing the war to keep the franchise Donald Sterling has owned for more than 30 years.
A California probate judge ruled Monday that a deal to sell the NBA team for a league-record price can move forward.
Judge Michael Levanas tentatively ruled in favor of Shelly Sterling, saying the estranged wife of Donald Sterling acted properly in removing her husband from the trust that owns the NBA team and in winding up the affairs of the trust.
The sale can go forward regardless of any appeals, Levanas said.
And Donald Sterling will appeal, his attorneys said.
“His reaction is very calm. He didn’t see this as the final battleground. This is one stage of a long war,” Bobby Samini said.
The ruling is expected to become final in about 10 days, after Donald Sterling’s lawyers are allowed to enter their objections to the judgment.
Source-CNN
