Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has been suspended by the for one year and fined $10 million following a league investigation into allegations that he engaged in racism, sexism, and bullying.
In a statement on Tuesday, the NBA revealed it found that Sarver used the N-word on at least five occasions among other transgressions from his nearly two-decade tenure as owner of the Suns and WNBA's Mercury.
'As stated in the report, the independent investigation found that Mr. Sarver 'engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards, as reflected in team and League rules and policies,' read the league statement. 'This conduct included the use of racially insensitive language; unequal treatment of female employees; sex-related statements and conduct; and harsh treatment of employees that on occasion constituted bullying.'
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