He may or may not sue in an attempt to block the sale. This could all be posturing on Sterling's part. Impossible for any of us to know. In that sense, I'm not sure why these guys are declaring victory over you. I do think you are absolutely wrong about his lawyers advising him to sell rather than fight. No chance they pass up 7 figures in legal fees. Another reason it's hard to see that happening, Sterling is a lawyer himself, I don't see the advice of another lawyer swaying him either way.
All I'm saying is his actions to fight the forced sale of the team could negatively impact the value of his team. And that is something the lawyers will tell him. Unless they honestly think they can win a court battle (which I don't think they have a chance), why would he even attempt it? And if he wins the court battle? That would completely destroy the value of his team as the league (in my opinion) would refuse to play for him.
And the NBA Constitution is meant to make this quick. The second they press the charges on Sterling, it's a 20 day process until it's finalized.
I still think he will be advised to sell, make his money, and bounce. I just don't see what he can sue on other than the Constitution he signed being illegal or antitrust claims, which he doesn't have.
This $2.5 million deal is from the Commissioner. Whether that $2.5 million is legit or not I have no clue. Been talking about the forced sale the entire time. The fact they act like they won this argument because he refuses to pay the $2.5 million fine Silver levied on him is hilarious.