Report: Mavericks hit with sanctions over workplace misconduct
The NBA has wrapped up its investigation into alleged workplace misconduct by the Dallas Mavericks, and the team will pay a heavy price.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, owner Mark Cuban has agreed to donate $10 million to organizations that support women in leadership roles and combat domestic violence, and the team will be subject to sanctions and check-ups to change their practices and eliminate the toxic workplace culture.
Sources: After NBA investigation into workplace misconduct, Dallas owner Mark Cuban and the NBA have agreed that he'll donate $10M to organizations that promote women in leadership roles and combat domestic violence. NBA can only fine $2.5M by rules.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 19, 2018
There are also NBA-mandated sanctions on Dallas that will require that the franchise make changes on reporting, staffing and policy to improve the workplace culture, league sources said. Donald Sterling had received that $2.5M fine as Clippers owner. https://t.co/mJNMvMMh5j
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 19, 2018
According to the NBA's report, Mavericks were found to have "Serious workplace misconduct by former and current employees," and "improper or ineffective management."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 19, 2018
The NBA's report says that claims were substantiated by 15 current and former employees regarding inappropriate comments and touching by former Dallas Mavericks President and CEO Terdema Ussery.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 19, 2018
You can read just some of the disturbing allegations that led to this action. Obviously the Mavericks were a mess, and hopefully these steps help get things turned around.
