Last week we reported that Ferry came under fire for comments he made about the Miami Heat player. Now it appears that he is taking some time off from the team. Hit the jump for details.

Via Yahoo Sports:

Hawks CEO Steve Koonin has resisted calls for Ferry to be dismissed, but said the 47-year-old GM asked for the leave.

”My hope that this time away from the Hawks organization allows him the privacy he needs to listen to the community, to learn about his mistakes, and to begin the long process of personal healing,” Koonin said in a statement.

Ferry issued his own statement, saying he plans to undergo sensitivity training and meet with local leaders. He gave no indication that he plans to step down.

”My focus moving forward is to tirelessly work to rebuild trust with this community and with our fans,” he said.