ROBERT SARVER RUMORS
Suns, Babby agree to new 2-year contract
The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a new two-year contract for president of basketball operations Lon Babby.
Suns owner Robert Sarver says Babby has his ''full support'' as the franchise continues to rebuild. The new contract runs through 2015.
The Suns are in the midst of one of the worst seasons in their history, with a 23-51 record that is the worst in the Western...
Via AP on Fox
April 02, 2013
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Sarver Backs Blanks, Supports Suns' Rebuilding Plan
Robert Sarver is committed to rebuilding the Suns.
Sarver responds to criticism, preaches patience
With negativity seemingly pouring over the edge of the containment silo, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver decided it was time to represent the franchises thinking on some incendiary events.
As a guest on KTAR 620s Burns & Gambo Show, Sarver fielded all inquiries with calm and candor. And the shows co-hosts didnt shy away from aiming directly at what have become some sore spots...
Via Fox Sports Arizona
January 23, 2013
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Report: Suns coach gets vote of confidence
The Phoenix Suns' seven-game losing streak won't cost coach Alvin Gentry his job. Team owner Robert Sarver backed the coach Monday in an interview with ESPN. "We've got confidence in our coaching staff, and we're not considering making changes," Sarver told ESPN's Chris Broussard. The Suns were 7-8 before the lengthy slump that has dropped them...
Robert Sarver Bio
ROBERT G. SARVER
Managing Partner
Robert Sarver, who became the youngest person ever to found a national bank at the age of 23, grew up a Suns fan and attended games as a youth at Veterans Memorial Coliseum after receiving tickets as birthday gifts from Donald Diamond, one of the original owners along with Richard Bloch and Donald Pitt.
Via nba.com/suns
February 29, 2012
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Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver says plan in place to quickly get the team back on competitive level
Boivin: Despite the roller-coaster ride of this season's group, management wants you to know it has a vision for the future.
Via AZ Central
February 16, 2012
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Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver says his hard-liner rep during labor woes was unfair
Sarver, part of the NBA's labor-relations committee, squirmed as he was portrayed as a hard-liner willing to sacrifice a season in collective-bargaining-agreement negotiations.
Via AZ Central
December 13, 2011
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Video: Suns owner Robert Sarver talks NBA business
Suns owner Robert Sarver went on Darren Rovell’s Sports Biz Game On on CNBC and talked NBA business. He wisely sidestepped the steaming pile of Chris Paul trade fiasco and instead focused on what the shortened schedule (but he didn’t complain too much this time) and revenue sharing will mean for small market owners. Not…
Via Pro Basketball Talk
December 10, 2011
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Does Rob Sarver Listen To Himself When He Speaks?
Phoenix Suns owner Rob Sarver was one of the hardest of hard liners during the lockout. He was one of the symbols of the "give us most of the money and re-tool the system to ensure complete parity" movement.
Fast forward to yesterday, and the release of the Phoenix Suns schedule, which features no home games against the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics...
Deal could give Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver fresh start
Bickley: The Phoenix Suns must mend some fences when the NBA finally reopens its doors.
Via AZ Central
November 30, 2011
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