GEORGE HOWELL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: We learned from the team's CEO, Steve Koonin, that a severe punishment has been levied against Ferry but here's the thing, we don't know what that punishment is. The organization is keeping it private, saying that it's a private matter. So look, it's caused a lot of outrage in the community and certainly Hawks fans around the country. Here's what Atlanta's mayor, Kasim Reed, had to say about all of it. Listen.</s>MAYOR KASIM REED, ATLANTA, GEORGIA: I don't think that they could be more inappropriate or out of place in a city that prides itself on embracing inclusion and diversity. And I'm very pleased with his decision to move on and I'm very pleased with the NBA's speedy attempt to resolve this matter.</s>HOWELL: Atlanta's mayor dealing with this just as he dealt, again, with another case of the Atlanta Braves moving out to the suburbs, Carol, to cater to the white fan base there. So certainly a developing situation with the different sports teams here in Atlanta.</s>CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: You got that right. George Howell -- thanks so much. I appreciate it. Still to come in the NEWSROOM, President Obama has to lay out his plan to defeat ISIS, but there could be ISIS terrorists walking around the United States right now? We'll talk about that next.
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