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• NBA hires law firm to handle investigation into Kawhi Leonard, Clippers endorsement deal
The same firm also handled the investigations into former Clippers owner Donald Sterling and former Suns owner Robert Sarver....2025
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• NBA Hires Law Firm To Investigate Kawhi Leonard Endorsement Deal

The NBA hired New York-based law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz to investigate allegations that Kawhi Leonard's endorsement deal with a tree-planting company called Aspiration was made to circumvent the Los Angeles Clippers salary cap, sources told The Athletic. Pablo Torre originally reported that Leonard signed a four-year, $28 million deal with Aspiration that contractually required no ser...2025
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• Suns Sued By Minority Owners Over Access, Transparency
Two Phoenix Suns minority owners have filed a complaint against Suns Legacy Holdings for refusing to “permit the inspection of books and records,” to which they believe they’re entitled. Suns Minority Owners Andy Kohlberg, Scott Seldin Suing Team The Suns minority owners are reportedly holdovers from the previous regime under former owner Robert Sarver, and […] The post Suns Sued By Minority...2025
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• Former Suns employee files discrimination complaint, seeks $60 million in damages

The incidents came in the wake of the suspension by the league of former Suns owner Robert Sarver....2024
• Suns Being Sued By Former Employee For $60M Claiming Discrimination, Wrongful Termination

The Phoenix Suns have sued by a former employee claiming discrimination and wrongful termination and is seeking $60 million in damages, according to a 25-page statement from August 2024 that was obtained by ESPN. Andrea Trischan, who was the Suns' program manager of diversity, equity and inclusion, filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Arizona Attorney Ge...2024
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• Celtics to Break Record For NBA Franchise Sale Price: Report
A majority stake in the Celtics is up for grabs and CNBC senior sports reporter Michael Ozanian expects it to sell for a record-breaking price. The highest NBA sale price on a team is currently $4 billion from 2022, when Mat Ishbia bought the Suns from Robert Sarver. The Celtics are a far more valuable […] The post Celtics to Break Record For NBA Franchise Sale Price: Report appeared first o...2024
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• NBA Hires Law Firm To Investigate Kawhi Leonard Endorsement Deal
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• Former Suns employee files discrimination complaint, seeks $60 million in damages
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• Suns Being Sued By Former Employee For $60M Claiming Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
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• Suns owner continues to prove he is one of the best in pro sports
The Phoenix Suns were formerly under Robert Sarver, who is also the former owner of the Phoenix Mercury and the RCD Mallorca La Liga Spanish football team. Sarver bought the Suns in 2004, where he purchased them for a then-record $401 million. In 2021, the NBA fined and suspended Sarver for allegations regarding racism and misogyny. In […] Suns owner continues to prove he is one of...2023
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• Bob Iger Barred From Bidding For Suns By Robert Sarver

Former Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver refused to allow Disney CEO Bob Iger from entering the process to buy the team earlier last year. Sarver reportedly refused to consider any offers from Iger due to blaming Iger and ESPN for his downfall as Suns owner. In November of 2021, ESPN published a story that exposed Sarver's racist and inappropriate sexual behavior towards Suns employees. That led to...2023
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• The Arizona Cardinals cheating scandal, explained
Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images Another big scandal is on the NFL’s doorstep. Michael Bidwell has consistently been one of the worst, most-disliked owners in the NFL, but always managed to fly under the radar thanks to Dan Snyder dominating the conversation. Now with the sale of the Washington Commanders looming it’s more difficult for the owner of the Arizona Cardinals to be ignore...2023
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• Arizona Cardinals find more headlines for the wrong reason as Michael Bidwill gets accused of cheating
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Ho hum. People often want to find reasons that this franchise has struggled to find competitiveness and consistency for years, but there has always been one consistent. That is the name Bidwill. Well today, things took a turn as former Arizona Cardinals executive Terry McDonough is filing arbitration against Michael Bidwill. From ESPN: Michael Bidwill is...2023
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• Does Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill deserve more credit than he’s getting for Arizona’s offseason?
Alex Gould/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK The Cardinals’ Team President has been a prime target for complaints on a national level...but what has he been doing right that could help in the long run? Let’s get it out of the way, first and foremost. Michael Bidwill’s probably not the most popular sports franchise owner in the state of Arizona right now. Sale of the Suns by Robert Sarver to...2023
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• Mat Ishbia Expected To Complete Acquisition Of Suns Before Trade Deadline

The sale of the Phoenix Suns to Mat Ishbia is expected to become official within the next two weeks with the new owner assuming control ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The NBA's Board of Governors is expected to ratify the Ishbia purchase with a vote in early February. Ishbia is buying a majority stake in the Suns at a $4 billion evaluation. Even though Robert Sarver is suspended, he still retai...2023
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• Robert Sarver Retains Approval Power On Suns' Trades Above Certain Dollar Amount

Robert Sarver is suspended from running the Phoenix Suns, but he is still in control of any trades that surpass a certain agreed-upon dollar amount. Sam Garvin is in charge of the day-to-day as acting governor and said he has a sign-off on trades, but only to a certain point. Sarver has agreed to sell the Suns to Mat Ishbia, but the vetting process on him is not expected to be complete before the...2023
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• How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be
Photo by Barry Gossage / NBAE via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns are finally realizing the potential the franchise always had. Near the end of the American Civil War, following early settlements by Native Americans, Mormon missionaries, and Mexican immigrants, a prospector named Jack Swilling traveled south from communities in Arizona’s Vulture Mountains to the Salt River Valley and what wo...2023
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• Arizona Coyotes May Seem at Peace with Glendale, but Marriage Could Be Over Soon
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"Wachtell Lipton is the same law firm that NBA used to investigate misconduct from Donald Sterling and Robert Sarver."

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"The incidents came in the wake of the suspension by the league of former Suns owner Robert Sarver."

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"Robert Sarver, who sold the Suns in the wake of an NBA investigation into his conduct, is giving a $20K bonus to many team employees, sources told ESPN."

2022
"The CEO of PayPal has said the company would not renew its jersey patch sponsorship of the Phoenix Suns after this season if team owner Robert Sarver remains involved with the organization after his one-year suspension."

2021
"An ESPN investigation, featuring interviews with more than 70 current and former Suns employees, reveals accusations of racism and misogyny against owner Robert Sarver -- and a toxic workplace many employees believe his behavior emboldened."

2020
"Prior to the 2017-18 season, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver reportedly threatened to fire head coach Earl Watson if Watson didn’t let go of Rich Paul as his agent, per Dan Bickley of ArizonaSports."

2019
"Suns owner Robert Sarver is focusing on hiring former Detroit and New Orleans GM Jeff Bower for a high-ranking front-office role, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2018
"Speaking to Scott Bordow of The Arizona Republic, team owner Robert Sarver praised the job that Triano has done with the club this season, suggesting that his interim role has been “a tough job that wasn’t what he signed up for."

2017
"Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has extended the contract of general manager Ryan McDonough through the 2019-20 season and hired longtime NBA player James Jones as vice president of basketball operations."

2016
"Suns owner Robert Sarver even suggested Markieff is part of a generation raised on instant gratification and is therefore incapable of rebounding from adversity."

2015
"com's Marc Stein that the league's review of the incident "confirmed that it was not an interaction with Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver" that led to the Los Angeles Clippers forward's fine."

2014
"Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver took the microphone during a timeout with 2:31 left to play in Thursday night's 121-90 preseason win over the San Antonio Spurs."

• NBA Hires Law Firm To Investigate Kawhi Leonard Endorsement Deal
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• How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be
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• Bob Iger Barred From Bidding For Suns By Robert Sarver
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• The Arizona Cardinals cheating scandal, explained
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• Does Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill deserve more credit than he’s getting for Arizona’s offseason?
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• Mat Ishbia Bought 57 Percent Stake Of Suns For $2.28 Billion
Mat Ishbia bought a 57 percent controlling stake of the Phoenix Suns for $2.28 billion, sources told ESPN's Baxter Holmes. Ishbia is buying his stake at a $4 billion valuation. Robert Sarver personally sold his 37 percent stake to Ishbia for $1.48 billion. Sarver's group bought the franchise from Jerry Colangeo for $401 million in 2004. Ishbia assumed ownership of the Suns shortly before the trade...2023
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• Nets Conducted 'Covert, One-Team Negotiation' In Trading Kevin Durant To Suns

When Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Tuesday that Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets were having challenging conversations about their future together, the entire NBA took notice of a significant change of posture from the franchise. For the entire offseason, the Nets seemed adamant they would not trade Durant but a trade with the Phoenix Suns came together quickly. "There was a big giant record sc...2023
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• Mat Ishbia Attempting To Make 'Major Immediate Impact' After Assuming Control Of Suns
Mat Isbia has assumed control of the Phoenix Suns after completing his purchase of the franchise from Robert Sarver. The NBA expedited the process of transferring ownership to Ishbia in order to allow him to oversee the Suns before the trade deadline. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Ishbia is "fully engaged overseeing the organization and has been aggressive in pursuing ways to make a majo...2023
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• Mat Ishbia Expected To Complete Acquisition Of Suns Before Trade Deadline
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• Suns sale expected to be finalized before trade deadline

Mat Ishbia‘s purchase of the Suns from longtime owner Robert Sarver is expected to become official at some point in the next two weeks....2023
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• The Arizona Cardinals cheating scandal, explained
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• Does Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill deserve more credit than he’s getting for Arizona’s offseason?
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• 5 most unrealistic but awesome candidates to buy Suns from disgraced owner Robert Sarver

On September 13, 2022, an NBA independent investigation found that Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver “clearly violated workplace standards” by repeatedly using the N-word, “engaged in instances of inequitable conduct toward female employees,” and “made many sex-related comments in the workplace.” The result was the league slapping the Suns owner with a one-year suspension [̷...2022
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• Suns already feeling effects of Robert Sarver debacle amid ultimatum from sponsor

The NBA’s investigation on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has been the talk of the town in the last few days. After an investigation by the league, Adam Silver has decided to suspend the owner for one season. The results of the investigation and the resulting punishment has caused outrage from fans and even players. […] The post Suns already feeling effects of Robert Sarver debacle a...2022
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• LeBron: NBA 'definitely got' Sarver decision wrong

A day after Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns, was suspended one year and fined $10 million by the NBA as a result of an investigation, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James spoke out on social media, saying "our league definitely got this wrong."...2022
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• Suns brass attends Ohio Valley Conference tournament to scout Murray State's Ja Morant
Suns owner Robert Sarver and many of the team’s front office executives attended the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN (Twitter links). That’s noteworthy because they were taking a closer look at Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant. Interim GM James Jones, assistant GM Trevor Buckstein, director of player personnel Bubba Burrage and director of basketball a...2019
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• Suns owner's stunt results in goats defecating in former GM’s office
The Phoenix Suns have been among the NBA’s worst teams going on three seasons, and a motivational stunt gone horrifically awry is a symbolic illustration of the sorry state of the much-maligned franchise. An in-depth piece from ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz about the Suns’ current organizational malaise details how owner Robert Sarver once attempted to inspire then-general manager Ryan McDonough by having...2019
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
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• Jeff Hornacek Firing Means It's Time to Blow Up the Phoenix Suns
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• Robert Sarver's wife sent messages to ex-Suns employees, accused them of lying?

Former Suns head coach Earl Watson, who made damning allegations against Robert Sarver in the original ESPN piece, is mentioned in at least one of the messages shared by the Worldwide Leader....2021
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• Robert Sarver’s wife sends ‘threatening’ messages to ex-Suns employees amid scandal
Robert Sarver’s wife, Penny Sarver, has sent several messages to three former Phoenix Suns employees amid the NBA investigation on the allegations against her husband. To recall, Robert Sarver has been the subject of a bombshell ESPN story alleging him of racists and misogynistic behavior. Among the biggest revelations in the report was his reportedly […] The post Robert Sarver’s...2021
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• Baron Davis’ NSFW response to Suns’ Robert Sarver racism allegations
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has been accused of racism and misogyny but he’s obviously denied the allegations. If you’re asking former NBA journeyman Baron Davis though, Sarver is guilty. Davis recently spoke on the situation and had quite the NSFW response. Via TMZ Sports: “Are you surprised? Look at that mother f*cker. I don’t […] The post Baron Davis’ NS...2021
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• Suns interview Monty Williams for second time
The Suns met with Monty Williams for a second time on Wednesday night, with team owner Robert Sarver in attendance for the interview, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via Twitter). According to Marc Stein of The New York Times (via Twitter), league sources say the Suns’ job will be Williams’ if he wants it, and the possibility of a union between the two sides is one that’s gaining real momentum....2019
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• Phoenix woman roasts Suns owner Robert Sarver at city council meeting, calls him “so tight he squeaks” (VIDEO)

It was a hilarious moment and the city council eventually decided to delay a vote on the public funding for the renovations Sarver wants....2018
• Suns owner Robert Sarver takes blame for team's woes
The Phoenix Suns are 15-44 and about to miss the playoffs for a sixth straight season, much to the disappointment of majority owner Robert Sarver, who reached out to fans with an open letter Monday and accepted more blame than anyone for the franchise’s longest playoff drought. Here are a couple of lines from Sarver’s letter posted on the Suns’ team website: I can assure you that no one is more d...2016
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• Suns Owner Calls Out Markieff Morris and Team’s ‘Millennial Culture’
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• Grizzlies ready to move past the Barnes-Fisher fight
In June 2015, the Memphis Grizzlies traded Luke Ridnour to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for strong forward Matt Barnes. The Hornets had acquired Barnes from the Clippers only a month prior. In fact, the Hornets received Matt Barnes and Spencer Hawes in exchange for shooting guard Lance Stevenson. During three years of play for the Clippers, Barnes produced strong numbers. In 74 games, he aver...2015
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• Suns sponsor vows not to return if Sarver does

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• Suns Owner Apologizes to Fans for Spurs Sitting Players in Preseason Game
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• Allegations of racism and misogyny within the Phoenix Suns: Inside Robert Sarver's 17-year tenure as owner

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• Nash, Sarver buy Spanish soccer club for $21 million
Former NBA star Steve Nash and Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver have bought a controlling share of Spanish soccer team Real Mallorca....2016
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• Suns owner Sarver suspended 1 year, fined $10M

An investigation commissioned by the NBA led to the suspension of Suns owner Robert Sarver for one year, in addition to a $10 million fine....2022
• Sarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury

Robert Sarver has announced that he has begun the process to sell both the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury franchises....2022
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• NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for one year after independent investigation into his workplace conduct

The NBA opened an investigation into claims against Sarver last November...2022

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• Popovich has great response for Suns owner
Jason Whitney There are a few people in the NBA that you will never win a beef with and San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is one of them. Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver made a statement to his fans in regards to Popovich sitting several players including Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili during a preseason game […] Sports-Kings - The Kings of Sports Lists - Sports bloggers that cover the NFL, ML...2014
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• How the Suns became the NBA sleeping giant they were always destined to be
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• Ranking the worst sports owners of all-time, featuring newly departed bozo Dan Snyder
Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images Introducing the “C.R.A.P” rating of owner horribleness. Like a lingering fart freed from a tent, Dan Snyder’s rein of horror is over. The Washington Commanders’ sale is in the works, with the Josh Harris-led consortium poised to take over the team and return normalcy to the franchise. Snyder will be resigned to a footnote in hist...2023
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• The Arizona Cardinals cheating scandal, explained
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• Does Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill deserve more credit than he’s getting for Arizona’s offseason?
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• Suns vs. Hawks prediction and odds for Thursday, February 9 (When will KD be ready?)
I think fans of the Phoenix Suns are going to like this Matt Ishbia guy. After buying the team from the notoriously cheap and allegedly creepy Robert Sarver, Ishbia and general manager James Jones swung a mega-deal for Kevin Durant. Following repeated offseason attempts to pry KD away from Brooklyn, Phoenix finally did it last […] Suns vs. Hawks prediction and odds for Thursday, February 9 (...2023
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• 5 most unrealistic but awesome candidates to buy Suns from disgraced owner Robert Sarver
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• Suns, Mercury owner Robert Sarver announces he is starting process to sell both franchises

Sarver was suspended for a year after the NBA completed an investigation into his workplace misconduct...2022
• Are Suns operating with 'no discernible direction' amid changes?
In an interesting, in-depth piece for ESPN.com, Kevin Arnovitz explores the Suns‘ front office, going into detail on the messiness and dysfunction in Phoenix over the last several years. Within the story, Arnovitz makes the case that the Suns have “no discernible direction,” as the roster, front office and coaching staff have all undergone frequent changes since the club’s last playoff berth in 20...2019
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• Stan Van Gundy absolutely roasts Suns owner
Stan Van Gundy absolutely roasted Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver with a great zinger. Van Gundy was talking on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Thursday about Sarver’s threat to move the Suns to Las Vegas or Seattle. Sarver wants Phoenix to agree to pay for arena renovations, which the voters and city representatives are resisting. What does Van Gundy think about Sarver’s threat? He had a great response. Sa...2018
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• Suns notes: Josh Jackson showing potential; T.J. Warren to move to sixth man?
So far this week, we’ve relayed comments from Suns general manager Ryan McDonough and owner Robert Sarver about the state of the franchise, the upcoming search for a new head coach and potential roster moves. We’ve got a few more Suns-related notes to pass along this afternoon, so let’s dive right in and round them up… With Josh Jackson showing the potential to emerge as the Suns’ starting small f...2018
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• Ranking the worst sports owners of all-time, featuring newly departed bozo Dan Snyder
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• Bob Iger Barred From Bidding For Suns By Robert Sarver
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• The Arizona Cardinals cheating scandal, explained
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• Arizona Cardinals find more headlines for the wrong reason as Michael Bidwill gets accused of cheating
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• Suns To Hire Josh Bartelstein As CEO
Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein will become the next CEO in Phoenix, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Sources tell Wojnarowski that new Suns owner Mat Ishbia targeted Bartelstein as someone he could work closely with to help rebuild the organization’s image after the scandals surrounding former owner Robert Sarver. Woj adds that Ishbia and Bartelstein […]...2023
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• Shaquille O’Neal interested in joining Jeff Bezos in potential purchase of Suns

The Phoenix Suns will have a new owner in the near future after Robert Sarver put the team up for sale because of the backlash from his racial remarks and sexual misconduct in the workplace. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has already expressed an interest in purchasing the franchise, but he could have a possible business […] The post Shaquille O’Neal interested in joining Jeff Bezos in pote...2022
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• Lit Suns fan pops bottles at Footprint Center after Robert Sarver’s sale announcement

The Phoenix Suns will officially have a new owner in the near future after Robert Sarver announced that he plans to put the team up for sale. Sarver was of course suspended and fined for racial discrimination and sexual misconduct and the backlash didn’t stop, which forced him to make this decision on Wednesday. It […] The post Lit Suns fan pops bottles at Footprint Center after Robert...2022
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• 5 most unrealistic but awesome candidates to buy Suns from disgraced owner Robert Sarver
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• Twitter destroys Robert Sarver after sale bombshell

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million last week for racial comments and sexual misconduct in the workplace. Amid non-stop backlash for his actions, Sarver decided to put both the Suns and Mercury up for sale on Wednesday. He actually released a statement on his decision and cited […] The post Twitter destroys Robert Sarver after sale bombshell appe...2022
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• Draymond Green goes scorched earth with NSFW reaction to soft Robert Sarver suspension

The NBA is under fire right now after suspending Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for just one year and fining him $10 million for racial discrimination and sexual misconduct in the workplace. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is the latest player to offer his opinion on the matter. Needless to say, he isn’t pleased […] The post Draymond Green goes scorched earth with NSFW reac...2022
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