NBA says other side calling Shelly Sterling to testify was ploy to spotlight his absence . Trial begins in state court after federal court denied it had jurisdiction in the matter . Donald Sterling wants judge to uphold her proposed sale of Lawyer 's Lawyer . Donald Sterling 's lawyers have said their client was tricked into medical examinations . The Sterlings have owned the team equally through a trust .
NBA says other side calling Shelly Sterling to testify was ploy to spotlight his absence . Trial begins in state court after federal court denied it had jurisdiction in the matter . Donald Sterling wants judge to uphold her proposed sale of Lawyer 's Lawyer . The Sterlings have owned the team equally through a trust .