Sam Garvin, the interim governor of the Suns, informed the organization of Rowley's departure through email, which ESPN was able to receive. Jason Rowley decided to quit the company, and I wanted to let you know that," Garvin wrote. "Jason believed that the ownership change presented the appropriate moment to finish this chapter of his professional experience and seek new possibilities after over 15 years of hard work and loyal devotion."
The WNBA's Phoenix Mercury will be acquired by billionaire president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage Mat Ishbia for $4 billion from disgraced majority owner Robert Sarver. The purchase is anticipated to be completed this week, the league said in a statement. As soon as this Wednesday, Ishbia may be announced as the new majority owner. More than two dozen former and present Suns employees have accused Rowley of retribution, intimidation, and verbal abuse.