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Is Robert Sarver prepping to sell the Suns?

By Adam Maynes

PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 04: Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver speaks during the induction of Chairman and former CEO of the Suns, Jerry Colangelo into the Ring of Honor at US Airways Center on November 4, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
PHOENIX - NOVEMBER 04: Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver speaks during the induction of Chairman and former CEO of the Suns, Jerry Colangelo into the Ring of Honor at US Airways Center on November 4, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) /
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Clue Number Four: New Arena?

PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 18: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns walks up the court during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 18: Tyson Chandler #4 of the Phoenix Suns walks up the court during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 18, 2017 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Sarver has spoken in the past about his desire for a new arena.

Talking Stick Resort Arena is 25-years-old and while still looks very nice, it is far from the modern amenity that newer arenas are in the league today (have you seen the new Detroit Pistons digs? Look it up. Trust me).

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However, Sarver wouldn’t need to be a part of the opening night when that new arena finally opens to a roaring sold out home crowd, but if he can get the financing in place – specifically the tax payer funding that he has been seeking – then a new owner could step right in and reap the benefits of purchasing a team with a new facility.

Having that financing lined up alone would allow buyers to jump at the opportunity to buy the Suns since they wouldn’t have to go through all the legislative work that Sarver has dealt with, especially so early on in their tenure.

If Sarver is able to get something approved quickly (or at least additional funding to remodel the Suns’ current home), then that alone could jump start the sale process.

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