Ballmer announced the purchase of the venerated arena from
Ballmer, the former Microsoft executive, and Clippers vice chairman
Ballmer has been fighting with MSG over his desire to build a state-of-the-art home for the Clippers just a few blocks away from the Forum. MSG, fearing competition for concerts and other big events, has sued the Clippers in an attempt to stop Ballmer's plan.
The purchase abruptly wraps up the litigation fight and allows the Clippers to move ahead on their goal to open a new arena when their
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