Sterlings face a probate court trial in California on Monday . Donald Sterling now wants to move the controversy over the basketball team 's proposed sale to federal court -- a legal move he made just before Friday 's Fourth of July holiday . The case is being closely watched by the gay rights community because it could set precedent for other states to allow same-sex marriages after they have been legally recognized elsewhere. Couple face a September deadline to sell the LA Clippers . Probate court will look at the Sterlings ' trust that owns NBA team .
Sterlings face a probate court trial in California on Monday . The case is being closely watched by the gay rights community because it could set precedent for other states to allow same-sex marriages after they have been legally recognized elsewhere. Couple face a September deadline to sell the LA Clippers . Probate court will look at the Sterlings ' trust that owns NBA team .