The Brooklyn Nets have decided to suspend star guard Kyrie Irving for at least five games, without pay, for not apologizing for posting a link to an antisemitic work on social media.
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez was caught saying racist remarks while in a conversation with two other council members. She has since apologized but has now announced her resignation from her position.
Another NBA team executive is in hot waters for racist remarks. The league suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury managing partner Robert Sarver for a year following an investigation into the teams' workplace culture.