http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-05-01/azoff-is-putting-together-bid-for-nba-s-los-angeles-clippers

one has to wonder strong if Phil was not tied to knicks would he be very strongly involved with any new ownership group in some capacity.

NBA franchises don't shake loose very often yet alone one in Los Angeles!!! One of Phils obsticles to taking the Knicks presidency was the transcontinental problem of where he lives on the beach with is honey, and the Job in NYC!

Lifes full of twists!

fishmike wrote:WOW... of course as part owner Phil could leave. See Daily Post "Pat the Rat"

You saying this has been written about? That if he "Buys in" to a team he can walk away from his contract?

I recall we got a no. 1 draft pick as Heat were seen as tampering. But, that was 20 years ago.

Please expand.

fishmike wrote:

Nalod wrote:

fishmike wrote:WOW... of course as part owner Phil could leave. See Daily Post "Pat the Rat"

You saying this has been written about? That if he "Buys in" to a team he can walk away from his contract?

I recall we got a no. 1 draft pick as Heat were seen as tampering. But, that was 20 years ago.

Please expand.

just how Riley left.. yes it was the 20 years ago Im talking about. I think if Phil wanted to buy a stake in the Clippers or take that over he could find some role that would let him out of his contract w/ the Knicks. Like Doc couldnt quit one team and coach another, so the Clips made him president or GM also. If Phil left as an owner in this unique situation Im sure he could find a way out. Totally shooting from the hip here on this... no real news

Ok, this will take some time. I think Sterling will fight this out. Why I don't know, cuz he'll kill the value of his team. But some dudes would prefer to burn it down then give it away. That or he wants epic price.

Maybe they can litigate transfer of ownership to family with stipulations that satisfy everyone.

For Phil, Who knows how it plays out. League will field offers that will include best price and solid finanical backing.

Dolan does not just let people out of contracts!!!!!! He owns you and your silence!!

gunsnewing wrote:Phil has the $$$?

Kidd owns a pieceo the Nyets. His buy in was $500k. Small piece, but he is "an owner".

Phil wanted a piece of the Sonics if the Kings moved to seattle.
He has the money. Briggs has the money.