Jill Painter

Los Angeles Daily News

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Donald Sterling owned the NBA Clippers franchise for 30 years — not any more.

Clippers Sell for $2 Billion to Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

Donald Sterling owned the NBA Clippers franchise for 30 years — not any more.

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Today NBA Commissioner Adam Silver  banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life  in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation.

NBA Goes All In on Pushing Clippers Owner Out

Today NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation.

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Will the NBA Eject Donald Sterling?

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