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Robert Sarver begins process to sell Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury

Robert Sarver begins process to sell Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury

Amid mounting pressure from NBA players, sponsors and local authorities and following his one-year suspension for using racist and misogynistic language, Robert Sarver announced plans on Wednesday to sell the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. of the WNBA. The 60-year-old property developer said in a statement that he doesn’t want to be a “distraction” and that …

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Phoenix Suns vice president Jahm Najafi calls on team owner Robert Sarver to resign

Phoenix Suns vice president Jahm Najafi calls on team owner Robert Sarver to resign

In the letter, obtained by CNN, Najafi said, “I cannot, with good judgment, sit back and let our children and future generations of fans think that this behavior is condoned because of wealth and privilege. . “Therefore, in keeping with my commitment to help eradicate all forms of racism, sexism and prejudice, as Vice President …

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NBA suspends Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and fines him $10 million after investigation finds workplace misconduct

NBA suspends Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and fines him $10 million after investigation finds workplace misconduct

The The NBA suspended Robert Sarver on Tuesday.owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, for a year and hit him with a record $10 million fine after an investigation revealed racist and sexist behavior in the workplace, officials said. For the next year, Sarver will be barred from all NBA and WNBA buildings, “including any …

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