Phoenix Suns and owner Robert Sarver suspended by NBA

NBA has announced that Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has been suspended.

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NBA has also asked for a fine of $10 million .

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As per yahoo sports Sarver repeated the N-word when recounting the statements of others.

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There also were "instances of inequitable conduct toward female employees" by sarver.

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NBA has also added in its statement that "inappropriate comments on employees" has been made by sarver.

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He has been suspended one year and fined $10 million.

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The NBA has now taken a strict step against sarver.

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Robert Sarver owns NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.

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The news is getting viral on the social media rapidly.

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