Robert Sarver declared plans to sell Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury after years of hiatus

Robert Sarver Sarver’s suspension comes after a months-long investigation sparked by an ESPN story detailing alleged racism and misogyny in the NBA’s teamwork culture.

The Robert Sarver 60-year-old real estate developer announced Wednesday That he had begun the process of selling the NBA and WNBA teams, the Washington Post reported.

“As a believer, I believe in salvation and the path to forgiveness. I hope the suspension of the commissioner for one year will give me time to focus, make amends. Also remove my hatred from the team that I and many fans love,” Sarver said in a statement, according to the newspaper. In the present, it becomes abundantly clear that this is no longer possible. That any good I have done or could have done is less than what I have said in the past. For this reason.” I will start looking for buyers of The Suns and Merkur.”

As part of the suspension, Sarver was unable to visit NBA or WNBA team facilities. Attend or participate in events sponsored by any of the leagues. Or “in any way engage in the basketball business or operations” of any of the clubs, the NBA said in a statement on September 13.

Also, during his suspension, he must “complete a training program focused on respect. And appropriate behaviour in the workplace. The NBA said it plans to donate a $10 million fine cthe maximum permitted by the league’s constitutionto “organizations committed to addressing race also gender issues in and outside the workplace.”

“Robert Sarver also accepts responsibility for his actions,” the Suns said. “He acknowledged that during his eighteen years as owner, his behaviour did not reflect Sun’s values ​. And was inconsistent with the progress made by the management team with Roberts’ full support.”