JUST IN: Suns owner Robert Sarver has released a statement following his 1-year suspension by the NBA after an investigation into misconduct. FULL STATEMENT:
During their investigation which stemmed from an ESPN report in November 2021, the NBA found that Sarver"engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards as reflected in team and league rules and policies. This conduct included the use of racially insensitive language; unequal treatment of female employees; sex-related statements and conduct; and harsh treatment of employees that on occasion constituted bullying.
Sarver is also fined $10 million. The NBA says they will"donate these funds to organizations that are committed to addressing race and gender-based issues in and outside the workplace.” Good leadership requires accountability. For the Suns and Mercury organizations, that begins with me. While I disagree with some of the particulars of the NBA’s report, I would like to apologize for my words and actions that offended our employees. I take full responsibility for what I have done. I am sorry for causing this pain, and these errors in judgment are not consistent with my personal philosophy or my values.
The Suns also released the following statement from Suns Legacy Partners, LLC, the sports and entertainment entity that manages and operates the Suns and Mercury:
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