Mat Ishbia

Why it matters: Ishbia joins a suddenly long list of NBA owners with local ties — Dan Gilbert (Cavaliers), Tom Gores (Pistons), Steve Ballmer (Clippers) and the ...

I see that as a real positive for Detroit." [bid on the NFL's Denver Broncos](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/05/27/mat-and-justin-ishbia-are-bidding-for-broncos/), and Ishbia also [expressed interest](https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/11/14/bezos-looms-ishbias-owning-nfl-commanders)in buying the Washington Commanders. [always been friendly](https://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/30426/matt_ishbia_takes_shot_at_dan_gilbert_for_disgusting_worker_layoffs). [shopping for a pro sports team](https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2022/11/14/bezos-looms-ishbias-owning-nfl-commanders), is buying the NBA's Phoenix Suns, [ESPN reports](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35292815/sources-mat-ishbia-finalizing-suns-purchase-4-billion). [will be an investor](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1605263161031921664?s=20&t=NqCCbIrYHsQrDWLK9FAjvg)in the deal. [since 1959](https://www.nba.com/news/history-nba-all-star-game)(the Pontiac Silverdome hosted in 1979).

The former college basketball player is well-regarded by senior NBA officials, including commissioner Adam Silver.

His opportunity came when current Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver was fined and suspended by the NBA for allowing an inappropriate workplace environment, which included racism and sexism towards employees. “I am extremely excited to be the next Governor of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury,” Ishbia said. He has been looking to acquire NBA and NFL teams for several years.

Mat Ishbia to buy Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury from the owner Robert Sarver for $4 billion.

[United Wholesale Mortgage](/topic/united-wholesale-mortgage), will be subjected to a background check and a vote of approval from the board of governors before the completion of the sale. Both teams have an incredibly dynamic fan base and I have loved experiencing the energy of the Valley over the last few months". As a former collegiate basketball player and national champion, Mat has exactly the right spirit, commitment, and resources to pursue championships”, said Robert Sarver.

Mortgage lender Mat Ishbia agreed to purchase a majority stake in the Phoenix Suns for an NBA record $4 billion, current owner Robert Sarver announced.

The Mercury went 15-21 last season and lost in the first round of the playoffs. The Suns posted an NBA-best 64 wins last season, but lost in the second round of the playoffs. I know he shares my unwavering support for women's basketball and I look forward to watching him become a unifying force across the Valley of the Sun." "I am extremely excited to be the next governor of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury," Mat Ishbia said in a news release. The Suns appeared in seven postseasons, four Western Conference finals and one NBA Finals over Sarver's tenure. "As a former collegiate basketball player and national champion, Mat has exactly the right spirit, commitment and resources to pursue championships.

According to The Athletic and ESPN, Mat Ishbia, the billionaire CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, is expected to purchase the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's ...

Ishbia has a personal history in basketball, first as a walk-on for the Michigan State Spartans from 1999-2002, as well as winning a national championship in 2000. In November 2021, ESPN published an investigation into the Suns’ workplace under Sarver’s watch, leading the NBA commissioning an investigation. The sale would end the tenure of embattled owner Robert Sarver, who announced in September that he would sell his take in both the Suns and the Mercury after being suspended for one year by the NBA due to the findings of an independent investigation into the teams’ workplace culture and Sarver’s conduct.

According to The Athletic and ESPN, Mat Ishbia, the billionaire CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, is expected to purchase the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's ...

Ishbia has a personal history in basketball, first as a walk-on for the Michigan State Spartans from 1999-2002, as well as winning a national championship in 2000. In November 2021, ESPN published an investigation into the Suns’ workplace under Sarver’s watch, leading the NBA commissioning an investigation. The sale would end the tenure of embattled owner Robert Sarver, who announced in September that he would sell his take in both the Suns and the Mercury after being suspended for one year by the NBA due to the findings of an independent investigation into the teams’ workplace culture and Sarver’s conduct.

The sale is expected to take several weeks to complete. Ishbia — who is chairman, president and chief executive of United Wholesale Mortgage, which bills itself ...

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The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury are set to embark on a new journey thanks to a pending sale of ownership from Robert Sarver and Mat Ishbia.

I appreciate Robert Sarver's time and support throughout the process. I know he shares my unwavering support for women's basketball and I look forward to watching him become a unifying force across the Valley of the Sun." Both teams have an incredibly dynamic fan base and I have loved experiencing the energy of the Valley over the last few months. As a former collegiate basketball player and national champion, Mat has exactly the right spirit, commitment and resources to pursue championships. This is a dream come true for my entire family including my parents, my three children, and my brother Justin, who will be making a significant investment with me and bring his incredible business acumen and shared passion for basketball. Basketball is at the core of my life, from my high school days as a player to the honor of playing for Coach Izzo and winning a national title at Michigan State University.

United Wholesale Mortgage chief executive Mat Ishbia has agreed to buy the majority stake of the Phoenix Suns, and the WNBA's Mercury for a whopping $4 ...

“Mat is the right leader to build on franchise legacies of winning and community support and shepherd the Suns and Mercury into the next era,” said Sarver, who acquired control of the franchises in 2004. Both teams have an incredibly dynamic fan base, and I have loved experiencing the energy of the Valley over the last few months.” Ishbia, chairman and CEO of the No.

Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia and his brother Justin have agreed a deal that values the Phoenix Suns and Mercury at US$4bn.

ESPN reports that the news of Ishbia’s bid was a surprise to them. Sportico recently valued the Suns at US$3 billion, placing them in 13th on its rankings of NBA franchise valuations. [announced](//www.sportspromedia.com/news/robert-sarver-sell-phoenix-suns-mercury-nba-suspension-iger-bezos-laurenne-jobs/) he would sell both franchises after being suspended for a year by the NBA, as a result of its investigation into workplace misconduct. He has [expressed interest](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/11/04/mat-ishbia-commanders-sale/) in buying the Washington Commanders, who are currently for sale. Basketball is at the core of my life. The transaction values both franchises at US$4 billion, with Mat Ishbia to become the team’s governor, while his brother serves as alternate.