Phoenix Suns Owner , Suspended and Fined , After Investigation .<br />Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, <br />has been suspended for one year by the NBA after an <br />investigation uncovered racist and sexist workplace conduct.<br />Robert Sarver, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, <br />has been suspended for one year by the NBA after an <br />investigation uncovered racist and sexist workplace conduct.<br />NBC reports that officials <br />said that Sarver will also <br />be fined $10 million. .<br />According to a league statement, Sarver will be <br />barred from all NBA and WNBA buildings, <br />"including any office, arena, or practice facility.".<br />The NBA said that he also will not be <br />allowed to participate in any NBA or WNBA <br />event or represent the team in any capacity.<br />Sarver will also be barred from having any involvement <br />in any team business or basketball operations <br />or play any role in any league governance.<br />NBC reports that the investigation was sparked after a November 4th ESPN story revealed long-standing allegations against Sarver.<br />Those allegations included racism <br />and misogyny within the <br />Phoenix basketball operation.<br />New York-based law firm, Watchell, Lipton, Rosen <br />& Katz were commissioned by the NBA to lead the <br />probe, which included interviews of over 320 people.<br />New York-based law firm, Watchell, Lipton, Rosen <br />& Katz were commissioned by the NBA to lead the <br />probe, which included interviews of over 320 people.<br />The statements and conduct <br />described in the findings <br />of the independent investigation <br />are troubling and disappointing, Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, via NBC.<br />NBC reports that Sarver's suspension comes <br />after the Suns recorded a franchise <br />record of 64 victories in 2021-22.<br />NBC reports that Sarver's suspension comes <br />after the Suns recorded a franchise <br />record of 64 victories in 2021-22
