Testimony ends in Sterling trial, closing arguments set for Monday

Testimony ended Wednesday in the trial to determine whether Donald Sterling’s estranged wife can sell the Los Angeles Clippers in a proposed $2 billion deal with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.

Shelly Sterling, who had testified early in the trial, was expected to be the final witness, but her husband’s lawyers decided not to call her back to the stand.

Instead, they called Dr. Jeffrey Cummings to discuss the protocol of examinations such as the ones given to Donald Sterling to determine his mental competency and ability to act as owner. Most of his testimony drew objections from Shelly Sterling’s attorneys, and the judge said he didn’t see how it would help him reach a decision.

The two sides are scheduled to return for closing arguments on Monday.

Also: Dallas Mavericks guard Raymond Felton pleaded guilty in a New York gun case, taking a plea deal that involved admitting a felony but spares him jail. He was immediately sentenced to 500 hours of community service and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine.

Felton pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. He admitted he knowingly had a large-capacity ammunition magazine and a semi-automatic pistol without a license.

San Antonio Stars veteran Becky Hammon announced she will retire after the season, her 16th in the WNBA. The 37-year-old Hammon is a six-time All-Star who ranks seventh in league history in total points (5,756).

Former UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger will bring his Oklahoma team to Las Vegas this season for a one-day event at the MGM Grand Garden that includes UNLV.

The MGM Grand Showcase features two games Dec. 20. The Rebels will meet Utah, and Oklahoma will play Washington, which features sophomore point guard Nigel Williams-Goss of Findlay Prep.

Another event will be played at the hotelcasino from Nov. 24 to 26. The MGM Grand Main Event is an eight-team tournament that includes Auburn, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Tulsa, Oral Roberts, Milwaukee and Louisiana. The final team has yet to be announced.

Tickets are on sale for both events through Ticketmaster and mgmgrand.com.