Lawsuit The basis for the NBA charge is ` ` malicious and oppressive '' The suit acknowledges that Sterling gave his wife the OK to the team . It also alleges that a forced sale would lower the franchise 's value . That could smooth the way for the deal that Shelly Sterling negotiated with Ballmer . His wife , Shelly , recently reached a deal to sell the team for $ 2 million .
Lawsuit The basis for the NBA charge is ` ` malicious and oppressive '' The suit acknowledges that Sterling gave his wife the OK to the team . It also alleges that a forced sale would lower the franchise 's value . His wife , Shelly , recently reached a deal to sell the team for $ 2 million .