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Robert Sarver Will Soon Be Gone, but It’s Not Justice

The Suns’ owner is leaving under duress and in disgrace—but he is leaving voluntarily.

Sports Illustrated

Ben Simmons Discusses Relationship With Philly on Redick’s Podcast

The three-time All-Star weighed in on his tenure with the 76ers and what it was like playing in front of Philly fans.

Sports Illustrated

Embattled Suns owner Sarver to sell NBA club

Los Angeles (AFP) - Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, banned for a year and fined $10 million by the NBA for racist and misogynist remarks and workplace bullying, said Wednesday he will sell the team.

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Adam Silver Releases Statement on Sarver’s Plan to Sell Suns, Mercury

The NBA’s commissioner shared his response to Sarver’s plan to sell both basketball teams.

Sports Illustrated

Sarver Criticized for Statement About Sale of Mercury, Suns

The NBA and WNBA owner cited an “unforgiving climate” in his decision to sell the teams.

Sports Illustrated

Robert Sarver selling the Phoenix Suns is a privilege, not a punishment, and it’s important we know the difference

Good riddance, Robert Sarver. Take your money and go.

USA Today Sports Media Group

WNBPA Critical of Punishment for Suns, Mercury Owner Robert Sarver

The letter sent to WNBA and NBA commissioners Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver requested a meeting to discuss his punishment.

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Embattled Phoenix Suns owner Sarver to sell NBA club

Los Angeles (AFP) - Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, fined $10 million and banned for a year by the NBA over racist and misogynist remarks and workplace issues, said Wednesday he will sell the team.

AFP

Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury after racism and misogyny allegations

Robert Sarver has announced plans to sell his two Phoenix-based basketball teams, the NBA’s Suns and WNBA’s Mercury

The Guardian - US

Raptors owner Tannebaum re-elected NBA board chairman

New York (AFP) - Toronto Raptors owner Larry Tanenbaum has been unanimously re-elected as chairman of the NBA Board of Governors, the league announced on Tuesday.

AFP

Sport leaders eye Africa as talent source, investment target

New York (AFP) - Africa offers a vast underdeveloped market for global sports, with thousands of athletes ready to join international ranks if only there were major investment, industry leaders and stars say.

AFP

Celtics to Honor Bill Russell With Court Logo at TD Garden

Boston plans to unveil the tribute to the late Hall of Famer and civil rights pioneer this upcoming season.

Sports Illustrated

Why the NBA could go back to drafting high schoolers in 2024, explained

It's already time to start thinking about the 2024 NBA Draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Report: NBA, Union Expected to Change Draft Age Requirement

The NBA raised the age requirement from 18 to 19 back in 2005.

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AFP

Suns sponsor PayPal won't back Sarver, union exec calls for life ban

New York (AFP) - Skittish sponsors and angry players ratched up the pressure on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and the NBA on Friday as players union chief Tamika Tremaglio called for him to be banned for life.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Suns jersey sponsor PayPal wants Robert Sarver out, but booting him from NBA requires more pressure

PayPal will end its partnership with the Suns if Sarver remains involved with the team.

The Guardian - US

If the NBA is serious about its progressive values, then Robert Sarver has to go

Donald Sterling was banned from the NBA for life. What the Suns’ Robert Sarver did was worse, but earned him a slap on the wrist. The league simply must do better

Tribune News Service

Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi calls for Robert Sarver to resign in open letter to fans

Jahm Najafi, the Phoenix Suns’ second largest stakeholder, called for the resignation of owner Robert Sarver two days after Sarver received a one-year ban from the NBA over workplace misconduct.

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LeBron, Paul rip NBA for falling short in punishing Sarver

Los Angeles (AFP) - NBA stars LeBron James and Chris Paul blasted the NBA for imposing what they consider a light punishment on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver for racist and misogynist remarks.

Los Angeles Times

Dan Woike: Donald Sterling saga helps show how to remove Suns owner Robert Sarver

LOS ANGELES — Adam Silver said the NBA “addressed it” — the “it” being the behavior of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. And the addressing it? Well, it was just a half-measure, the NBA leaving it to its players and business partners to finish the job.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Adam Silver can’t just tell us suspended Suns owner Robert Sarver has ‘evolved.’ He has to prove it.

Adam Silver should tell us about the context we are missing.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LeBron James reacts to Robert Sarver’s punishment: ‘Our league definitely got this wrong’

LeBron James reacts to Robert Sarver's one year suspension from the Suns.

Sports Illustrated

NBA’s Discipline of Robert Sarver Is Perhaps Just the Beginning

The consequences for an NBA owner simply aren’t as severe compared to others.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Paul Tweets Reaction to Robert Sarver’s Suspension

The guard said he was “horrified and disappointed” by Sarver’s actions.

USA Today Sports Media Group

LeBron James blasts NBA response to Robert Sarver: ‘No place in the league for this kind of behavior’

The face of the NBA did not mince his words.

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