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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:25 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | New doctor declares Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling mentally fit
(CNN) -- A new doctor has declared Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling mentally fit after a comprehensive medical examination in Las Vegas over the weekend, CNN confirmed through a source with knowledge of the situation.
The exam was conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, a neurologist with the Cleveland Clinic and one of the top dementia and Alzheimer's disease specialists in the country, according to the source.
Cummings determined Sterling has no signs of dementia and no lack of mental capacity, but he did show signs of MCI, mild cognitive impairment, which is common in people Sterling's age, the source said. |
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Aeneas Hunter Retired Number
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:09 am Post subject: |
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Here is Donald's response to Shelly's filing:
https://amradaronline.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/sterling-opposition-to-memorandum.pdf
Several comments here:
1. I'm less impressed with the fraud argument than with the procedural argument. If the statements on page 7 are accurate, then Shelly may have problems with her case.
2. On the fraud argument, I note that Donald says that Shelly deceived him about the actual reason for the examination. Okay, but what did she actually say was the reason? Maybe I just missed it, but why else did he think that he was meeting with a neurologist? I'm not sure that she had an affirmative duty to "Mirandize" Donald.
3. I'm not convinced by the legal arguments at the end. If Shelly complied with the procedures in the trust instrument, I'm not sold on the idea that Donald gets a trial on the issue. However, if there are procedural issues, then that is a different ballgame.
4. Lastly, I am suspicious that Shelly is playing the media here. Isn't it interesting that all of Shelly's arguments are widely reported in the media, but that it took RadarOnline.com to dig out Donald's arguments? This makes me wonder about the accuracy of some of the prior reports. We shall see. |
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:55 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | LOS ANGELES — With a $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers hanging in the balance, a judge is set to determine Monday 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.
Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas will hear arguments from attorneys representing each of the co-owners, Donald and Shelly Sterling, a week after he suggested in comments to the court that the terms alone seemed so unambiguous and clear that “I could decide this case in five minutes.” |
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Interesting turn of events after attorneys conference in Sterling case. Donald Sterling's mental competency no longer being argued |
Quote: | Attorneys have agreed to argue whether family trust procedures were followed & whether Donald was unduly influenced to undergo tests |
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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The judge in the Donald Sterling trial that will decide whether to approve the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Tuesday there will be no delay and Ballmer can be a party in the case.
Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas said the trial remains set for a July 7 start after he denied the Sterling defense's request for a postponement.
LA judge rejects Sterling trial postponement http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/11159176/judge-says-donald-sterling-trial-start-scheduled-july-7 _________________ "You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you"
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Lol good to see Ramona has her claws in this story too. |
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Aeneas Hunter Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:40 am Post subject: |
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A dispatch from the circus known as Donald Sterling's life:
http://www.tmz.com/2014/07/03/donald-sterling-raven-video-not-dating-professional/
Quote: | Her name is Raven -- and she was out in L.A. yesterday when she made it very clear her relationship with Donald is strictly professional ... not romantic. |
Yes, dear. We have a term that applies to professional women like you.
Quote: | Raven says she met Sterling through V. Stiviano -- and despite the fact she's a designer and has experience in fashion, she's now helping Donald run his business affairs. |
Yes, of course. The last woman who helped him with his "business affairs" is now suing him for sexual harassment, claiming (among other things) that he asked her for help with "stimulation" because he was too cheap to buy Viagra.
Quote: | But Raven says she's not looking for a free ride -- telling TMZ Sports there are times she cracks open her own wallet when the two hit the town. |
My first thought was -- "What's in your wallet?" But feel free to insert your own one-liner here. |
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:42 am Post subject: |
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Aeneas Hunter wrote: | A dispatch from the circus known as Donald Sterling's life:
http://www.tmz.com/2014/07/03/donald-sterling-raven-video-not-dating-professional/
Quote: | Her name is Raven -- and she was out in L.A. yesterday when she made it very clear her relationship with Donald is strictly professional ... not romantic. |
Yes, dear. We have a term that applies to professional women like you.
Quote: | Raven says she met Sterling through V. Stiviano -- and despite the fact she's a designer and has experience in fashion, she's now helping Donald run his business affairs. |
Yes, of course. The last woman who helped him with his "business affairs" is now suing him for sexual harassment, claiming (among other things) that he asked her for help with "stimulation" because he was too cheap to buy Viagra.
Quote: | But Raven says she's not looking for a free ride -- telling TMZ Sports there are times she cracks open her own wallet when the two hit the town. |
My first thought was -- "What's in your wallet?" But feel free to insert your own one-liner here. |
Isn't prostitution the world's oldest profession? _________________ "You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you"
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DimesnD Starting Rotation
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Donald, you should fight on. You got nothing left but the fight - against the wife, the NBA. Just fight.
People say stupid things all the time - you got extorted for yours and the NBA crucified you for it even though they turned a blind eye previously, even helped your team out tremendously with the handholding in the Paul trade.
Donald, you ain't perfect. You looked down on people but was never called out for it - a few players should have but you made them lots of money and they in turn looked the other way.
A few months, a year left in your life. Can't bring the Billions with you. Just fight. There's still good to be done even with a serious character flaw. |
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Donald Sterling filed a motion today to have his trial with Shelly moved from probate court to federal court |
Quote: | Donald's attorney Bobby Samini says "his right to privacy and protection of his medical records should not be acceptable" |
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Aeneas Hunter Retired Number
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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He removed the case to federal court? Oh, good heavens. This has turned into even more of a train wreck. |
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l4kerz Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:00 am Post subject: |
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DimesnD wrote: | Donald, you should fight on. You got nothing left but the fight - against the wife, the NBA. Just fight.
People say stupid things all the time - you got extorted for yours and the NBA crucified you for it even though they turned a blind eye previously, even helped your team out tremendously with the handholding in the Paul trade.
Donald, you ain't perfect. You looked down on people but was never called out for it - a few players should have but you made them lots of money and they in turn looked the other way.
A few months, a year left in your life. Can't bring the Billions with you. Just fight. There's still good to be done even with a serious character flaw. |
Yes, please fight. I need Clippers and players to ask out of their contracts. |
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Lowest Merion Retired
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Aeneas Hunter wrote: | He removed the case to federal court? Oh, good heavens. This has turned into even more of a train wreck. |
My first thought as well. This is going to be a mess. A beautiful mess, but a mess nonetheless. I'd like to see to which judge the case is assigned. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:19 am Post subject: |
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l4kerz wrote: | DimesnD wrote: | Donald, you should fight on. You got nothing left but the fight - against the wife, the NBA. Just fight.
People say stupid things all the time - you got extorted for yours and the NBA crucified you for it even though they turned a blind eye previously, even helped your team out tremendously with the handholding in the Paul trade.
Donald, you ain't perfect. You looked down on people but was never called out for it - a few players should have but you made them lots of money and they in turn looked the other way.
A few months, a year left in your life. Can't bring the Billions with you. Just fight. There's still good to be done even with a serious character flaw. |
Yes, please fight. I need Clippers and players to ask out of their contracts.
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Won't matter. They can ask, but it won't change anything. |
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Reflexx Franchise Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:27 am Post subject: |
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I want this to drag on long enough for the Clippers to have no chance at good free agents this year or next. |
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:35 am Post subject: |
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Yep. More pain for the Clippers please. _________________ Jeffs
I feel like I just watched someone TRULY give 100%. Not the BS I'm-gonna-give-a-110%-just-like-everyone-else-says platitudes, but someone that went until he just....broke. - GT |
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Jeffs wrote: | Yep. More pain for the Clippers please. |
Unfortunately, I don't think it will have any effect on the minds of players or fans. I think the basketball side has already separated itself from the business side in the minds of most once the team was "sold." After that, everyone washed their hands of being righteous and went back to business as usual. They can now just all say "nothing we can do. NBA did the right thing, we did the right thing. It's up to the courts now."
I think you'll see that more and more. Heck, they are already trying to facilitate a trade for Paul Pierce. You haven't heard a peep from anyone about playing for the Clips now. All this stuff does now is provide entertainment for legal minds and for those who like to see Donald Sterling's personal drama unfold. The NBA has effectively moved on (for now at least). _________________ LakersGround's Terms of Service
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l4kerz Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Lowest Merion wrote: | l4kerz wrote: | DimesnD wrote: | Donald, you should fight on. You got nothing left but the fight - against the wife, the NBA. Just fight.
People say stupid things all the time - you got extorted for yours and the NBA crucified you for it even though they turned a blind eye previously, even helped your team out tremendously with the handholding in the Paul trade.
Donald, you ain't perfect. You looked down on people but was never called out for it - a few players should have but you made them lots of money and they in turn looked the other way.
A few months, a year left in your life. Can't bring the Billions with you. Just fight. There's still good to be done even with a serious character flaw. |
Yes, please fight. I need Clippers and players to ask out of their contracts.
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Won't matter. They can ask, but it won't change anything. |
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:40 am Post subject: |
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LakerSanity wrote: | Jeffs wrote: | Yep. More pain for the Clippers please. |
Unfortunately, I don't think it will have any effect on the minds of players or fans. I think the basketball side has already separated itself from the business side in the minds of most once the team was "sold." After that, everyone washed their hands of being righteous and went back to business as usual. They can now just all say "nothing we can do. NBA did the right thing, we did the right thing. It's up to the courts now."
I think you'll see that more and more. Heck, they are already trying to facilitate a trade for Paul Pierce. You haven't heard a peep from anyone about playing for the Clips now. All this stuff does now is provide entertainment for legal minds and for those who like to see Donald Sterling's personal drama unfold. The NBA has effectively moved on (for now at least). |
Agreed. Fans won't give it a second thought to put more money is Sterling's pockets and players won't hesitate to accept the cash he offers. Money > "Moral Outrage" when it comes to this situation. _________________ "Chick lived and breathed Lakers basketball…but he was also fair and objective and called every game the way it was played."
-from Chick: His Unpublished Memoirs and the Memories of Those Who Knew Him |
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:48 am Post subject: |
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Lowest Merion wrote: | l4kerz wrote: | DimesnD wrote: | Donald, you should fight on. You got nothing left but the fight - against the wife, the NBA. Just fight.
People say stupid things all the time - you got extorted for yours and the NBA crucified you for it even though they turned a blind eye previously, even helped your team out tremendously with the handholding in the Paul trade.
Donald, you ain't perfect. You looked down on people but was never called out for it - a few players should have but you made them lots of money and they in turn looked the other way.
A few months, a year left in your life. Can't bring the Billions with you. Just fight. There's still good to be done even with a serious character flaw. |
Yes, please fight. I need Clippers and players to ask out of their contracts.
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Won't matter. They can ask, but it won't change anything. |
Does Silver have the power to let players out if he so desired? |
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Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | Lowest Merion wrote: | l4kerz wrote: | DimesnD wrote: | Donald, you should fight on. You got nothing left but the fight - against the wife, the NBA. Just fight.
People say stupid things all the time - you got extorted for yours and the NBA crucified you for it even though they turned a blind eye previously, even helped your team out tremendously with the handholding in the Paul trade.
Donald, you ain't perfect. You looked down on people but was never called out for it - a few players should have but you made them lots of money and they in turn looked the other way.
A few months, a year left in your life. Can't bring the Billions with you. Just fight. There's still good to be done even with a serious character flaw. |
Yes, please fight. I need Clippers and players to ask out of their contracts.
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Won't matter. They can ask, but it won't change anything. |
Does Silver have the power to let players out if he so desired? |
I've read the entire CBA, and if I recall correctly, there is not a specific provision that addresses this particular issue. (Read that thing and it will put one right to sleep. Or drive one up the wall. It's a mess, several hundred pages long, and reads as if it were written by several attorneys up all night drinking far too much coffee. The amount of work that Larry puts into deciphering that thing is amazing). Anyway, that said, I'm sure Larry, AH, and 24 can all answer this question much better than me. But I'll give it a shot regardless.
As stated, I don't believe there is a provision in the CBA which would explicitly address this issue. We're kinda in unchartered water at this point.
As AH has noted, there are several contracts between teams and the league to which we're basically or explicitly not privy.
But, as has been cited, there's pretty much catch-all phrasing that gives the League the chance to do pretty much whatever the hell it wants if it's considered to be in the best interest of the league. (Which is why we're here in the first instance).
That said, stripping Sterling of his ownership? Okay. Arguable, but doubtful. Letting players out of their contracts? No (bleep) way that happens. |
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:28 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Her name is Raven -- and she was out in L.A. yesterday when she made it very clear her relationship with Donald is strictly professional ... not romantic. |
Raven Riley is my favorite professional Raven. It would appear that Riles is not a big proponent of romance either, though you can't judge a pornographic DVD by its cover. _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 5:42 am Post subject: |
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dont_be_a_wuss wrote: | Does Silver have the power to let players out if he so desired? |
"If he so desired" -- No.
As LM says, there are a lot of provisions in the CBA and the Constitution/By-Laws that give the Commissioner a lot of power in various specific situations. However, I am not aware of anything that would allow the Commissioner to make a player a free agent under these circumstances. |
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Reflexx wrote: | I want this to drag on long enough for the Clippers to have no chance at good free agents this year or next. |
This thing is gonna end up in the courts, so its going Sterling's way. Whether he gets the outcome he wants is still to be determined. But I can see most of the public got tired of this story a while ago, so on that hand the Donald has won that front. |
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Quote: | Lawyers for Shelly Sterling have filed an emergency brief, trying to get case remanded back to probate court. |
Quote: | Trial was scheduled to start Mon at 8:30 a.m., but Donald's team filed a notice of removal, automatically moving case to federal court. |
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