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Robert Sarver Finds Buyer For The Phoenix Suns

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Robert Sarver was recently exposed for a history of racism and sexism. The Phoenix Suns owner had been part of a lengthy investigation, and the results were not good. Consequently, the league hit Sarver with a $10 million fine as well as a one-year suspension from his team’s games.

Immediately after these findings, players were asking the league why Sarver wasn’t asked to sell the team. Overall, there was this sense that the league wasn’t going as hard on Sarver as they did Donald Sterling. In the end, however, Sarver decided it would be best for him to sell the franchise.

Owner Robert Sarver stands with the Western Conference Championship trophy after the Suns beat the LA Clippers to win the series in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Suns beat the Clippers to advance to the NBA Finals. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Robert Sarver Finds His Guy

Over the last few months, there have been plenty of rumors as to who would be most interested in the team. Subsequently, names like Jeff Bezos and Shaq had been thrown around quite a bit. However, it seems like none of those people were ever really involved.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia is being granted the sale of the team. His net worth is currently over $5 billion, and it remains to be seen how much he bought the Suns for. Interestingly enough, Ishbia played for Michigan State as a walk-on and even won a National title with them over 20 years ago.

Overall, this will come as great news for the players who get to move on from Sarver’s tenure. He is someone who was hated by the league, and he was certainly hated by the players themselves.

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Matt Barnes Was Reportedly A Victim Of Robert Sarver’s Racism

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Robert Sarver is currently in the midst of selling the Phoenix Suns, and there is no doubt that the NBA is not sad to see him go. Just a few weeks ago, he was exposed for sexism and racism in the workplace, including using the N-word on more than one occasion. It is a horrible look for the Suns and the NBA, which is why Sarver is doing the right thing by selling his stake.

Much of Sarver’s racism was covert and done behind the scenes. With that being said, some of his racism has been relayed to those who were victims of it. One such person is none other than Matt Barnes, who spoke about Sarver while being interviewed by VladTV.

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As you can see in the video clip down below, Barnes was quite adamant that Sarver was always a bad guy. This is something Barnes had known for years and he had been telling everyone that this was the case. For the most part, Barnes wanted to keep it from the public as he had no hard evidence. Now, however, he feels vindicated in a sense as now the whole world knows about Sarver being a bad guy.

With Sarver out of the league, the NBA is a much better place. It is similar to when Donald Sterling was banned just eight years ago.

Hopefully, no more NBA franchises have to go through this.

SOURCE SPORTS: Suns/Mercury Owner Robert Sarver To Sell Both Franchises

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NBA Suspends Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver from Organization Based on Violations of Workplace Standards

Owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury, Robert Sarver announced he’s started the process to sell both franchises. 

In a statement, Sarver said in “our unforgiving climate,” it’s clear that whatever good he could do in the future is outweighed by things he’s said in the past.  

This comes after Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA after an independent investigation into the Suns’ and Mercury’s workplace.  The investigation found he used racist language and conducted unequal treatment of female employees as well as harsh treatment of employees that was related to bullying.  

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he “fully supports the decision” by Sarver to sell both teams. “This is the right next step for the organization and community,” Silver said.

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Sarver said in the meantime, he’ll continue working on becoming a better person and helping his community in helpful ways.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Suns/Mercury Owner Robert Sarver Announces He’s Selling Both Teams

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Owner of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Mercury, Robert Sarver announced he’s started the process to sell both franchises. 

In a statement, Sarver said in “our unforgiving climate,” it’s clear that whatever good he could do in the future is outweighed by things he’s said in the past.  

This comes after Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA after an independent investigation into the Suns’ and Mercury’s workplace.  The investigation found he used racist language and conducted unequal treatment of female employees as well as harsh treatment of employees that was related to bullying.  

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he “fully supports the decision” by Sarver to sell both teams. “This is the right next step for the organization and community,” Silver said.

READ MORE: SOURCE SPORTS: LeBron James Speaks Against NBA’s Handling of Robert Sarvar Punishment

Sarver said in the meantime, he’ll continue working on becoming a better person and helping his community in helpful ways.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Phoenix Suns Respond To NBA’s Suspension of Owner Robert Sarver

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The Phoenix Suns say they’re committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment after the NBA suspended their owner Robert Sarver for workplace misconduct issues.  

Sarver was handed a one year suspension and $10 million fine after a 10-month investigation. The NBA found he used racial slurs, made sexual-related comments to women in the workplace, and engaged in harsh treatment of employees.  

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In a statement, the team said they’ve been in full cooperation with the league during its investigation that included accounts from current and former employees of the organization.  

The Suns said the findings of the probe have already been addressed in recent years through “meaningful enhancements” to their workplace compliance program.  

The team added Sarver is taking responsibility for his actions and recognizes his behavior didn’t meet the organization’s expectations. Sarver also owns the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.

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