Details from Kurt Helin at NBC Sports discuss the grounds for the legal action. Basically, Dolan’s group owns the old Forum which now functions as an entertainment venue. The group does not want competition through a brand new arena as Ballmer and the LA Clippers look to become neighbours to the LA Rams.
It is interesting to note Dolan’s inclusion. The Knicks owner has been in the news of late for a range of reasons from the merciful end to the Phil Jackson tenure to the Charles Oakley public relations fiasco this past season.