Sterling says basis for the Sterling charge is `` malicious and oppressive '' Three-quarters of the NBA Board of Governors would have to OK any deal with Ballmer . The suit acknowledges that NBA gave his wife the OK to sell team . It also alleges that a forced sale will lower the franchise 's value . His wife , Dick Parsons , recently reached a deal to sell the team for at least $ 1 billion .
Sterling says basis for the Sterling charge is `` malicious and oppressive '' The suit acknowledges that NBA gave his wife the OK to sell team . It also alleges that a forced sale will lower the franchise 's value . His wife , Dick Parsons , recently reached a deal to sell the team for at least $ 1 billion .