Ineos founder Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim are the only bidders who have gone public with their intentions to complete a full takeover.
Seven-time world champion O’Sullivan claimed this week that the game was in the “worst state ever” with regard to prize money.
Latvia dragged themselves back into the game before substitute Chiedozie Ogbene won it.
The Pelicans are set to see Zion Williamson before the end of the regular season, but his return may come too late for a playoff push.