The person asked not to be identified because the bidding is private. Attorneys for Clippers co-owners Donald and Shelly Sterling didn’t return calls yesterday to their offices.
Former Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer made a “strong bid” for the National Basketball Association team, according to another person familiar with the process who asked not to be identified and didn’t provide details of Ballmer’s bid.
That person said five bids were submitted yesterday.
Ballmer would live in Los Angeles part time if his bid is successful and not try to move the Clippers to Seattle, the person familiar with the process said.