Suns Owner Robert Sarver Suspended 1 Year, Probe Finds He Used N-Word

Phoenix Suns proprietor Robert Sarver was simply hit with a large penalty after an intensive investigation into alleged office misconduct … getting banned from the league for one season and compelled to pay a $10 million effective.

The NBA launched the findings of its investigation after interviewing 320 present and former Suns workers … and decided Sarver stated the N-word at the least 5 occasions “when recounting the statements of others.”

It’s price noting — the league says Sarver’s use of the N-word was not motivated by racial hate or prejudice.

The league additionally concluded Sarver didn’t deal with feminine workers equally and made inappropriate feedback about their look.

The NBA additionally states Sarver engaged in inappropriate bodily conduct towards male workers.

“The statements and conduct described in the findings of the independent investigation are troubling and disappointing,” NBA commish Adam Silver stated in an announcement. “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.”

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“On behalf of the entire NBA, I apologize to all of those impacted by the misconduct outlined in the investigators’ report. We must do better.”

During Sarver’s suspension, he should full a office conduct course. He is not going to have any entry to the staff or its services through the ban.

FYI — the $10 million effective is absolutely the most the NBA is allowed at hand down.

The Suns will now have to rent an out of doors agency to advise on points like office coaching, hiring and compensation.