Robert Sarver

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.

We believe the outcome is the right one, taking into account all the facts, circumstances and context brought to light by the comprehensive investigation of this 18-year period and our commitment to upholding proper standards in NBA workplaces." It found instances of "racial insensitivity, mistreatment of female employees, inappropriate commentary related to sex or sexual orientation, and disrespectful communications." On behalf of the entire NBA, I apologize to all of those impacted by the misconduct outlined in the investigators' report. The Suns granted access to human resources records and thousands of internal emails, the sources said. [said in a statement](https://twitter.com/suns/status/1569744553049214976?s=21&t=V4wgL_htOaEOBuMpUxVzyg) that they are "committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment." "It's barely a slap on the wrist and shows us the league truly doesn't stand for diversity, equity or inclusion," a former staffer who spoke to ESPN for the initial 2021 story told ESPN. "I accept the consequences of the NBA's decision. "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," Sarver said in a statement through the Suns. Sarver's workplace misconduct was motivated by racial or gender-based animus." "I'm grateful to have the validation after being told I was insane, a b---- and being dramatic. I am sorry for causing this pain, and these errors in judgment are not consistent with my personal philosophy or my values. The punitive part of the process became largely acrimonious, sources said.

The NBA says Suns owner Robert Sarver used racially insensitive language in the workplace, treated female employees unequally, made sex-related statements, ...

"I accept the consequences of the NBA's decision. In other major professional sports, the NFL's [Washington Commanders](https://www.npr.org/2022/06/22/1106778807/commanders-owner-launched-shadow-investigation-detract-probe) also have been dealing with allegations of workplace misconduct. 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. But in a statement released by Sarver after the NBA announcement, he took responsibility for his actions. For the Suns and Mercury organizations, that begins with me. The league also says it's fining Sarver $10 million, the maximum permitted by NBA rules.

The NBA on Tuesday released its findings in the independent investigation into the statements and conduct of Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver.

These efforts include hiring new HR leadership, updating our employee handbook to clearly define our expectations for appropriate workplace behavior, adopting a strong code of conduct, instituting robust processes to report misconduct, and holding trainings on respect in the workplace and our corresponding policies and procedures. As the NBA acknowledged, we fully cooperated with the NBA’s investigation, which covered an eighteen-year period, including by encouraging current and former employees to participate. On behalf of the entire NBA, I apologize to all of those impacted by the misconduct outlined in the investigators’ report. “I am hopeful that the NBA community will use this opportunity to reflect on what this great game means to people everywhere and the values of equality, respect and inclusion that it strives to represent. “We believe the outcome is the right one, taking into account all the facts, circumstances and context brought to light by the comprehensive investigation of this 18-year period and our commitment to upholding proper standards in NBA workplaces. The NBA will donate these funds to organizations that are committed to addressing race and gender-based issues in and outside the workplace. The investigation made no finding that Mr. As reflected in the report, Mr. The independent investigation also substantiated instances of workplace misconduct engaged in by Suns employees that were not directly related to Mr. Sarver’s workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies, the NBA today has taken the following actions: Mr. As stated in the report, the independent investigation found that Mr.

The Suns and Mercury issued a promise to improve the workplace culture following the NBA's suspension of owner Robert Sarver on Tuesday.

Finally, the NBA recognized that the Suns organization started improving its HR department and workplace culture long before the NBA’s investigation began. Holmes said upward of 70 people were interviewed for the piece. The NBA’s independent investigation confirmed that none of Mr. These findings came after hundreds of witness interviews and the review of thousands of documents—including eighteen years of Mr. These efforts include hiring new HR leadership, updating our employee handbook to clearly define our expectations for appropriate workplace behavior, adopting a strong code of conduct, instituting robust processes to report misconduct, and holding trainings on respect in the workplace and our corresponding policies and procedures. We nevertheless take seriously the NBA’s findings and will implement the workplace improvements the NBA has identified, to the extent that we have not yet done so.

Robert Sarver, owner of the Suns and Mercury franchises, will be suspended for one year and fined $10 million for ''workplace misconduct .

According to Forbes, the team was worth $1.8 billion as of October 2021. 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.

The league's investigation found Sarver said the n-word at least five times during his 18-year ownership tenure in Phoenix. Per the NBA investigation, Sarver ...

The Suns released a [statement](https://twitter.com/Suns/status/1569744553049214976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1569744553049214976%7Ctwgr%5E41b329d6a724af428b92414eea93fcd77006cedb%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nba.com%2Fnews%2Fnba-investigation-robert-sarver-suns-official-release) Tuesday following the league’s punishment, stating “Suns Legacy Partners is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.” “We take great pride in being one of the most diverse and inclusive leagues in sports, and hope that these actions will not only be used to establish a stronger workplace culture for the Suns/Mercury organization but also shine a light on the impact that offensive language and inappropriate behavior can have on employees more broadly.” He cannot represent the Suns or Mercury in any fashion, take part in Suns or Mercury business or participate in any NBA or WNBA business. The Suns and Mercury organizations will also be given a set of tasks they must complete. As part of Sarver’s suspension, he cannot show up to any NBA or WNBA facility, or attend any NBA or WNBA event during the 2022–23 season. [ESPN reported accounts](http://si.com/nba/2021/11/04/robert-sarver-report-espn-behavior-toxic-workplace) from more than 70 current and former Suns employees who detailed a toxic workplace environment under Sarver that included both racism and misogyny.

Following the NBA's decision to suspend and fine Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver amid their investigation into his personal and workplace misconduct, ...

In regards to Robert Sarver directly, the statement read: “Robert Saver is also taking responsibility for his actions. This fine will be donated by the league to organizations that are committed to addressing race and gender-based issues in and outside the workplace. In November,

The league hands out a one-year ban and the maximum allowable $10 million fine.

Sarver also danced “pelvis to pelvis” with a male employee at a holiday party, and asked at least one player on the 2009-2010 team about personal grooming habits. In the run-up to the 2017-2018 season, the report stated that Sarver and Paul were involved in a “contentious negotiation” concerning Eric Bledsoe, who is Black, and that Sarver felt that Paul’s representation of Watson and the player represented a “conflict of interest.” In one case, Sarver told a pregnant employee that she must stop working on an assignment because her baby “needs their mom, not their father.” In another, he asked a female employee whether she had gotten “an upgrade” — a euphemism for a breast augmentation. Nevertheless, the investigation concluded that Sarver repeatedly used the n-word in 2016 after hearing a Warriors player, who is Black, saying it during the game. According to witnesses, Sarver used the n-word while recruiting a free agent in 2004, during a team-building exercise in 2012 or 2013 and after an October 2016 game against the Golden State Warriors. “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,” Sarver said in a statement. In response to the investigation, the Suns issued a statement touting their new human resources leadership team and “meaningful enhancements” to ensure a proper standard for workplace behavior. I accept the consequences of the NBA’s decision.” On behalf of the entire NBA, I apologize to all of those impacted by the misconduct outlined in the investigators’ report. “I encourage the Board of Governors to hold Mr. What’s more, the report noted that Sarver continued to use the n-word while recounting statements made by Black people for years after he was first informed such comments were unacceptable. Sarver will be barred from attending all NBA and WNBA games and from team facilities, and he cannot appear at public events on behalf of the Suns or the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury.

Después de una investigación de 10 meses NBA impuso una suspensión y multa de 10 millones de dólares a Robert Sarver, dueño de Suns y Mercury.

La investigación se realizó de manera conjunta entre la liga y el despacho legal Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. La sanción económica será destinada a organizaciones que promueven la inclusión racial de género en los lugares de trabajo. “Las declaraciones y comportamientos descritos en la investigación son problemáticos y decepcionantes”, apuntó el comisionado Adam Silver al respecto.

La Liga profesional de baloncesto impone también una multa de 10 millones de dólares a Robert Sarver.

en ese año, Sarver deberá completar un programa de formación centrado en el respeto y la conducta adecuada en el lugar de trabajo. La propia organización de los Suns/Mercury deberá tomar medidas correctoras y preventivas para que los hechos no se repitan. La NBA destinará los 10 millones de dólares de la multa a organizaciones que se comprometen a abordar cuestiones relacionadas con la raza y el género dentro y fuera del lugar de trabajo. Y la conducta tuvo un impacto sustancial en los empleados, con algunos testigos describiendo sus experiencias con Sarver en términos emocionales y contundentes”, “Entre otras cosas, la investigación encontró casos de insensibilidad racial, maltrato a las empleadas, comentarios inapropiados relacionados con el sexo o la orientación sexual y comunicaciones irrespetuosas”, dice la NBA. Sarver tuvo “una conducta que claramente violaba las normas comunes del lugar de trabajo, como se refleja en las reglas y políticas del equipo y de la Liga”, dice el informe. Además, se dedicó a tratar de forma degradante y dura a los empleados, incluso gritándoles y maldiciéndoles, dice la NBA en el comunicado en que ha hecho pública su sanción. En nombre de toda la NBA, pido disculpas a todos los afectados por la mala conducta descrita en el informe de los investigadores. En cuatro ocasiones, Sarver mantuvo una conducta física inapropiada en el lugar de trabajo hacia los empleados masculinos”, añade el También se ha realizado el análisis de más de 80.000 documentos y otros materiales, incluidos correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto y vídeos. La NBA encargó una investigación independiente al bufete de abogados Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, que fue dirigida por David Anders y Sarah Eddy, dos socios del bufete. Una denuncia periodística sobre 18 años de conducta inapropiada ha acabado en una sanción para Robert Sarver, dueño y gestor del equipo de baloncesto profesional de los Phoenix Suns.

Hoy la liga ha dado por zanjado su estudio declarando a Sarver culpable de las prácticas destapadas por ESPN y suspendiéndole de su actividad como propietario ...

Hoy la liga ha dado por zanjado su estudio declarando a Sarver culpable de las prácticas destapadas por ESPN y suspendiéndole de su actividad como propietario durante un año. Esto le impedirá acudir a las instalaciones o a cualquier evento que involucre al equipo masculino y a Phoenix Mercury, el equipo de la WNBA del que también es dueño. [comenzó una investigación](https://www.nbamaniacs.com/noticias/la-nba-inicia-una-investigacion-sobre-las-acusaciones-a-robert-sarver/) sobre Robert Sarver, propietario de los Suns, por incentivar presuntamente un ambiente laboral tóxico, misógino y racista.

La NBA comunicó las medidas que eligió para sancionar a Robert Sarver, propietario de Phoenix Suns y Phoenix Mercury.

- El Sr. "Las declaraciones y la conducta descrita en los resultados de la investigación independiente son preocupantes y decepcionantes", dijo el Comisionado de la NBA Adam Silver. En nombre de toda la NBA, pido disculpas a todos los afectados por la mala conducta descrita en el informe de los investigadores. La NBA donará estos fondos a organizaciones comprometidas con la lucha contra los problemas de raza y cuestiones relacionadas con la raza y el género dentro y fuera del lugar de trabajo. La investigación independiente también corroboró casos de mala conducta en el lugar de trabajo cometidos por empleados de los Suns que no estaban directamente relacionados con el Sr. Además, en julio de 2021 la organización contrató a un nuevo jefe de Recursos Humanos que, junto con otros ejecutivos, ha implementado una serie de cambios positivos en el lugar de trabajo. Sarver en el lugar de trabajo estuviera motivada por una animadversión racial o de género. Como se indica en el informe, la investigación independiente determinó que el Sr. Sarver, la NBA ha tomado hoy las siguientes medidas: Como se refleja en el informe, el Sr. Sarver como socio gerente, y otros individuos relevantes; y de la evaluación de más de 80.000 documentos y otros materiales incluyendo correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto y vídeos. David Anders y Sarah Eddy, socios del bufete, dirigieron la investigación.

The NBA issues its punishment for Robert Sarver after his rampant racism and misogyny throughout the Suns organization.

He shouldn’t be involved with the NBA and WNBA ever again— Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) The league easily could have banned him, and found another governor for the Suns. The stunt was both a practical joke and an inspirational message — the Suns should find a GOAT of their own, one who dominates like Taurasi. The story included [this infamous anecdote about Sarver putting live goats in the office](https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2019/3/4/18250154/suns-owner-goats-poop-gm-office) of then-GM Ryan McDonough where they proceeded to poop all over the place. Sarver and the Suns started fighting against the allegations even before they were first published by ESPN. The punitive part of process became largely acrimonious. [@Baxter]and me that the Suns owner was unaccepting of idea he deserved a one-year suspension and $10M fine for his behavior. The league interviewed 320 people and evaluated 80,000 documents during its investigation. The league wrote that “Sarver engaged in conduct that clearly violated common workplace standards,” including unequal treatment of female employees, racist comments, and bullying. Sarver also “engaged in inappropriate physical conduct” with male employees. The NBA found that Sarver said N-word at least five times to other employees when recounting statements made by others. 2021, and now the NBA has finally issued their punishment.

La NBA comunicó las medidas que eligió para sancionar a Robert Sarver, propietario de Phoenix Suns y Phoenix Mercury.

- El Sr. "Las declaraciones y la conducta descrita en los resultados de la investigación independiente son preocupantes y decepcionantes", dijo el Comisionado de la NBA Adam Silver. En nombre de toda la NBA, pido disculpas a todos los afectados por la mala conducta descrita en el informe de los investigadores. La NBA donará estos fondos a organizaciones comprometidas con la lucha contra los problemas de raza y cuestiones relacionadas con la raza y el género dentro y fuera del lugar de trabajo. La investigación independiente también corroboró casos de mala conducta en el lugar de trabajo cometidos por empleados de los Suns que no estaban directamente relacionados con el Sr. Además, en julio de 2021 la organización contrató a un nuevo jefe de Recursos Humanos que, junto con otros ejecutivos, ha implementado una serie de cambios positivos en el lugar de trabajo. Sarver en el lugar de trabajo estuviera motivada por una animadversión racial o de género. Como se indica en el informe, la investigación independiente determinó que el Sr. Sarver, la NBA ha tomado hoy las siguientes medidas: Como se refleja en el informe, el Sr. Sarver como socio gerente, y otros individuos relevantes; y de la evaluación de más de 80.000 documentos y otros materiales incluyendo correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto y vídeos. David Anders y Sarah Eddy, socios del bufete, dirigieron la investigación.

Plus, the Aces have taken control of the WNBA Finals.

[Arch Manning’s recruitment](https://www.si.com/college/2022/06/23/arch-manning-announces-commitment-to-texas) (and eventual commitment to Texas) was over the top, you should check out the fanfare leading into his grandpa’s 1970 season at Ole Miss. There was even [something called “Archie Fever” going on](https://vault.si.com/vault/1970/09/14/redletter-year-for-quarterbacks), according to William F. [went deep not once, but twice](https://www.si.com/mlb/2022/09/14/aaron-judge-hits-home-runs-against-red-sox-milestone-pursuit) to push his tally to 57 in an extra-innings win over the Red Sox. Watt won’t need surgery](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/13/tj-watt-steelers-sends-clear-message-return-from-pec-injury-terminator-gif) after suffering a pectoral injury Sunday and is expected to miss only around six weeks. … Plus, newly released text messages [further illustrate Brett Favre’s involvement](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/14/brett-favre-welfare-scheme-new-texts) in a welfare fraud case in Mississippi. … Broncos coach [Nathaniel Hackett says he made the wrong decision](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/13/broncos-hackett-says-he-made-wrong-decision-on-late-field-goal-seahawks) to go for a 64-yard field goal in Monday night’s disastrous finish against the Seahawks. In all, 23 of the 32 teams started quarterbacks drafted in the first round. … Jennifer Piacenti [highlights some waiver wire pickups](https://www.si.com/fantasy/2022/09/13/waiver-wire-pickups-week-2-dak-prescott) that could help you win your fantasy football league. No team has come back from a 2–0 since the WNBA moved to a best-of-five series in 2005. … Richard Johnson highlights [some rising NFL draft prospects](https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/09/13/nfl-draft-prospects-risers-college-football) whose names you should learn now. … Jonathan Wilson [analyzes Bayern Munich’s win over Barcelona in the Champions League](https://www.si.com/soccer/2022/09/13/bayern-munich-barcelona-robert-lewandowski-champions-league) and what to take away from the match for both clubs. [Clay Helton’s vision at Georgia Southern fresh off an upset win over Nebraska](https://www.si.com/college/2022/09/13/clay-helton-georgia-southern-football-rebuild).

Phoenix Suns owner's conduct should never be tolerated in any workplace, especially from someone in a leadership role.

Rogers put out to the world what was known by many NBA fans, that Sarver was tight with money, and difficult to get along with. It took the NBA a long time to complete this investigative process, and whether or not they levied the proper punishment can be [speaking out against](https://twitter.com/AndyJ0seph/status/1073351986198798336) public funding for a renovation of the Suns’ arena in 2018. Six people in the organization, including an assistant coach and a player, tested positive, and some other members of the Suns indicated that they felt ill before Game 7. The Suns would go on to finish the regular season with not only the best record in the NBA, but also the best in franchise history. It is reasonable to conclude that the workplace that Sarver ran was unprofessional, toxic, and offensive. This 43-page report may not confirm every single detail of ESPN’s investigation, but it does confirm serious problems with Sarver and the organization as a whole. The investigation also found Sarver to have made misogynistic and sexually inappropriate comments in the workplace. Sarver has been suspended from both the Suns and his other franchise, the Phoenix Mercury. The coach responded by saying, “diversity,” and Sarver immediately dismissed the idea. Two weeks before the story was published, the Phoenix Suns released a statement [denying](https://deadspin.com/suns-owner-robert-sarver-definitely-isn-t-a-racist-sex-1847923489) any serious problems in their workplace. This includes an incident in 2016 in which he was upset that a Golden State Warriors player didn’t receive a technical foul for using the N-word.

The NBA's punishment of Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver doesn't fit the crime even based on the league's own historic standards.

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As we previously reported, Sarver was suspended one year and fined $10 million after an investigation into workplace misconduct accusations ... with the league ...

so check that one off the bucket list!! courtesy of City Girls rapper JT, who hilariously gave her two cents on the Phoenix Suns owner to an Arizona news outlet on Tuesday. and one oblivious reporter just so happened to run into one-half of the popular rap duo without knowing who she is. Like -- one year is like, so short." Celebs speaking about local affairs on the news has happened several times in the past ... As it turns out, the 29-year-old said on Twitter it was always a dream of hers to "rant" on local news ...

Sarver, a banker and Arizona native, bought the Suns in 2004 for $401 million.

- Sarver and Kerr, who became a minority owner in the team, flew to New York to meet with then-NBA commissioner David Stern. [arena renovations](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2019/01/22/pro-sports-deals-unpopular-what-does-mean-phoenix-suns/2501711002/). [Tucson Citizen reported](http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/2005/04/23/201068-having-a-blast/)at the time. [nine coaches and seven general managers](https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2020/04/27/sarver-purchased-phoenix-suns/)during his tenure. [raised in Tucson](http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/2005/04/23/201068-having-a-blast/) and started working for his father's company American Savings and Loans at 16. [bought the Phoenix Suns](https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2020/04/27/sarver-purchased-phoenix-suns/) in 2004 for $401 million — an NBA record at the time.