Former employees of the Phoenix Suns who had signed nondisclosure agreements have begun scheduling and participating in interviews with the lawyers leading the NBA's investigation into the team.

Those who signed NDAs will not be fully released moving forward, the former employees said, and are being released only for the purpose of participating in the investigation.

In addition to general biographical information, the lawyers have primarily focused their questioning on racially inappropriate or misogynistic behavior from Robert Sarver, current and former employees said.

ESPN's report published in November detailed allegations of racism and misogyny in a sometimes hostile workplace during the tenure of Sarver.