Donald Sterling 's lawyers have said their client was tricked into medical examinations . Lawyer says other side calling Donald Sterling to testify was ploy to spotlight his absence . The Clippers owner is accused of using a racial slur against girlfriend V. Stiviano in an audio recording released by TMZ on Wednesday. Shelly Sterling wants judge to uphold her proposed sale of NBA 's Los Angeles Clippers . The Sterlings have owned the team equally through a trust .
Lawyer says other side calling Donald Sterling to testify was ploy to spotlight his absence . The Clippers owner is accused of using a racial slur against girlfriend V. Stiviano in an audio recording released by TMZ on Wednesday. Shelly Sterling wants judge to uphold her proposed sale of NBA 's Los Angeles Clippers . The Sterlings have owned the team equally through a trust .