The NBA announced Thursday that it has launched an investigation into both the Suns and majority owner Robert Sarver, who has been accused of racism and misogyny.
“The allegations contained in today’s ESPN article are extremely serious, and we have directed the Wachtell Lipton law firm to commence a comprehensive investigation," said NBA Executive Vice President, Communications Mike Bass. "The NBA and WNBA remain committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees. Once the investigation is completed, its findings will provide the basis for any league action.”
This comes after ESPN's Baxter Holmes published a lengthy report that included more than 70 former and current Suns employees describing a toxic and sometimes hostile workplace created by the owner of Phoenix's NBA team and the WNBA's Mercury throughout his 17-year tenure.