Representatives of Steve Ballmer and Stan Kroenke, two of the richest owners in professional sports, have had multiple discussions about the Clippers joining the Rams and Chargers in the sports and entertainment district Kroenke is building in Inglewood. The Clippers, purchased by Ballmer for $2 billion in 2014, are tenants at Staples Center in L.A. Live. While the Clippers’ lease runs through 2024, Ballmer hasn’t hidden the desire for an arena of his own. Inglewood is one of multiple sites the Clippers are exploring in a process that started more than a year ago. If Ballmer relied on common parking, an arena wouldn’t require a large footprint; Staples Center occupies 10 acres.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 24, 2017 20:25 UTC