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

Disgraced businessman likely to make huge profit from teams’ sale after NBA had fined and suspended 60-year-old and sponsors and team staff had questioned Sarver’s role

Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver attends Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Finals at Footprint Center on October 13, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Sky 91-86 in overtime. Pic: by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

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

“I am beginning the process of seeking buyers for the Suns and Mercury,” Sarver said in a statement on Wednesday.