Phoenix Suns have come out to defend owner Robert Sarver amid reports that a forthcoming ESPN article might level sexual harassment accusations against the latter.

According to NBA insider Jordan Schultz, NBA is
preparing for a report from ESPN that the league expects will accuse Sarver of racism, sexism, and sexual harassment over a long period of time. While the details of the
report are not yet known, the NBA’s knowledge of the allegations says a lot
about the significance of the report.

Sarver, 59, is a banking and real estate development mogul.
He purchased the Phoenix Suns for a then-record $401 million in 2004.

The Suns have come out with a flurry of statements to defend Sarver even before the report has dropped.

“We take seriously any allegations of racism, sexism, or
harassment of any kind, which have no place in our organization and are not
tolerated. With respect to recent reports about a forthcoming ESPN article
regarding Robert Sarver and our organization, I will simply say that we are
aware of the false narratives it contains, and plan to respond accordingly,” Jason
Rowley, President, and CEO  of Suns Legacy
Partners said in a statement on Twitter.

“This story is completely outrageous and false. It does not
represent – at all the Robert Sarver I’ve worked alongside for 15 years. He
is not a racist and he is not a sexist,” Rowley added.

“None of what’s been said describes the Robert Sarver I know, respect, and like – it just doesn’t.” the Suns General Manager said in a statement.

Former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been
forced out in a similar fashion for going on a racist rant. The NBA had banned him for life and fined him
$2.5 million in 2014. So it will not be the first time an owner of an NBA franchise
will be forced out of the league if it does come to it.