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In this Oct. 17, 2010 file photo, Los Angeles Clippers team owner Donald Sterling watches his team play in Los Angeles. A jury has returned a $17.3 million verdict against Sterling in a lawsuit by an actress who lost most of her belongings in a fire at a West Hollywood apartment building he owns. City News Service says the jury awarded $15 million in punitive damages to Robyn Cohen on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2012, in her breach-of-contract and emotional distress lawsuit. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File) ( Donald Sterling Lawsuit )

This screenshot shows the homepage for the official website of the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, after the the team's owner, Donald Sterling, was banned for life by the NBA in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation. Sterling was also fined $2.5 million, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he will try to force the controversial owner to sell his franchise. (AP Photo) ( Clippers Sterling )

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver walks to the podium at news conference in New York, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Silver announced that he is banning Los Angeles Clipper owner Donald Sterling for life from the Clippers organization, in response to racist comments the league says he made in an audio recording. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ( Clippers Sterling Basketball )

(2nd L) Team owner Donald Sterling of the Los Angeles Clippers watches the San Antonio Spurs play against the Memphis Grizzlies during Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center on May 19, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) ( 169071140CC00174_Memphis_Gr )

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talked about the lifetime ban handed down to Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Los Angeles, CA. 4/29/2014 (Photo by John McCoy / Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_NWS_LDN-L-STERLING-PROTEST )

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends the NBA playoff game between the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, April 21, 2014 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said April 26 that the NBA is investigating Sterling for alleged racist comments. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) ( Was8550182 )

The Los Angeles Clippers take the floor for game 5 of the NBA playoff series at Staples Center Tuesday. (Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0430_SPO_LDN-L-CLIPPERS-WARRIORS-JM )

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the media during a news conference, in New York, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Silver announced that he is banning Los Angeles Clipper owner Donald Sterling for life from the Clippers organization over racist comments in a recording. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) ( Clippers Sterling Basketball )

Advertising banners were covered before the NBA playoff game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif. (Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_NWS_LDN-L-STERLING-PROTEST )

Clippers’ Blake Griffin takes the floor for game 5 of the NBA playoff series at Staples Center Tuesday. ( Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0430_SPO_LDN-L-CLIPPERS-WARRIORS-JM )

Spike Lee attends the press conference as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses punishment for Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. Silver announced that Sterling will be banned from the NBA for life and will be fined $2.5 million for racist comments released in audio recordings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 487580375EG00008_NBA_COMMIS )

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling, right, sits with his wife Rochelle during the Clippers NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Friday, Nov. 12, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Pistons won 113-107.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ( Pistons Clippers Basketball )

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a press conference to discuss Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. Silver announced that Sterling will be banned from the NBA for life and will be fined $2.5 million for racist comments released in audio recordings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 487580375EG00001_NBA_Commis )

In this photo taken on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, center, and V. Stiviano, right, watch the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his Stiviano. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, April 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments "disturbing and offensive." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ( Clippers Sterling Basketball )

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver holds a press conference to discuss Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. Silver announced that Sterling will be banned from the NBA for life and will be fined $2.5 million for racist comments released in audio recordings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 487580375EG00020_NBA_Commis )

Los Angeles Clippers remove their warm up jackets in sign of protest over the alleged racist remarks made by their owner Donald Sterling before playing the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their Western Conference NBA playoff at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, April 27, 2014. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) ( WARRIORS VS. CLIPPERS GAME 4 )

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks during a press conference at Los Angeles city hall regarding NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's banning of Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA April 29, 2014.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_NWS_LDN-L-STERLING-GARCETTI-2AH )

Los Angeles Clippers Owner & Honorary Event Chairman Donald T. Sterling attends the 2nd Annual "California Gold Star Awards" dinner gala and auction at the Disneyland Hotel on April 5, 2003 in Anaheim, California. The gala honours homeland security and salutes outstanding law enforcement/distinguished citizens of California. (Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images) ( 1896621RM010_sheriffs )

Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks during a press conference at Los Angeles city hall regarding NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's banning of Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA April 29, 2014.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_NWS_LDN-L-STERLING-GARCETTI-6AH )

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addresses the media about the investigation involving Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and accusations that he made racist remarks to a girlfriend on April 29, 2014 in New York City. Sterling, a billionaire, will be banned for life in the NBA. Sterling has a controversial history in racially charged Los Angles with previous accusations of racism tempered by philanthropic work in inner city neighborhoods. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) ( 487580375SP007_NBA_Commissi )

Councilmember Bernard C. Parks speaks during a news conference to discuss his motion that asks the City to take a position to condemn Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s statements concerning African-Americans and to support reasonable sanctions against him April 29, 2104 in Los Angeles.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_NWS_LDN-L-STERLING-PARKS-1AH )

In this photo taken on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, center, and V. Stiviano, right, watch the Clippers play the Sacramento Kings during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Los Angeles. The NBA is investigating a report of an audio recording in which a man purported to be Sterling makes racist remarks while speaking to his Stiviano. NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement Saturday, April 26, 2014, that the league is in the process of authenticating the validity of the recording posted on TMZ's website. Bass called the comments "disturbing and offensive." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) ( Clippers Sterling Basketball )

Spike Lee takes a cell phone picture during the press conference by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discusses punishment for Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling at the Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2014 in New York City. Silver announced that Sterling will be banned from the NBA for life and will be fined $2.5 million for racist comments released in audio recordings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 487580375EG00009_NBA_COMMIS )

Sacramento mayor and former NBA player Kevin Johnson speaks during a press conference at Los Angeles city hall regarding NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's banning of Donald Sterling for life from any association with the Clippers or the NBA April 29, 2014.(Andy Holzman/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_NWS_LDN-L-STERLING-GARCETTI-8AH )

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling attends the NBA playoff game between the Clippers and the Golden State Warriors, April 21, 2014 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said April 26 that the NBA is investigating Sterling for alleged racist comments. (ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images) ( Was8550193 )

Clippers fans hold signs to support their team for game 5 of the NBA playoff series at Staples Center Tuesday. (Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0430_SPO_LDN-L-CLIPPERS-WARRIORS-JM )

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, left, walks away after a news conference in New York, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Silver announced that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life by the league in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ( Clippers Sterling )

In this May 4, 1981, file photo, Donald Sterling, a Los Angeles based attorney, speaks with reporters after a news conference in San Diego, where it was announced that he purchased the then-San Diego Clippers basketball team for $13.5 million. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Silver announced Tuesday, April 29, 2014, that Sterling has been banned for life by the league, in response to racist comments the league says he made in a recorded conversation. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) ( Clippers Sterling Basketball )

Protesters in front of the Staples Center Tuesday before the start of the Clippers-Warriors. (Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News) ( 0430_SPO_LDN-L-CLIPPERS-WARRIORS )

Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling arrives at City of Hope's Music and Entertainment Industry's Spirit of Life Gala in the Diamond Ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Hotels on January 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) ( 59273709 )

Clippers fans support their players for game 5 of the NBA playoff series at Staples Center Tuesday. (Photo by John McCoy/Los Angeles Daily News ) ( 0430_SPO_LDN-L-CLIPPERS-WARRIORS-JM )