Phoenix Suns hiring former Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as CEO / News - Basketnews.com

Josh Bartelstein will replace former CEO Jason Rowley, who was placed at the center of verbal abuse and intimidation allegations that pushed former Suns owner Robert Sarver out of the club.

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After buying the Phoenix Suns, the new owner Mat Ishbia has a new right-hand man beside him.

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According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the organization is appointing former Detroit Pistons executive Josh Bartelstein as the CEO of the franchise.

Bartelstein most recently worked as a Pistons assistant GM. He is the son of Mark Bartelstein, a players' agent and CEO of Priority Sports and Entertainment.

The new Suns executive will replace former CEO Jason Rowley, who was placed at the center of verbal abuse and intimidation allegations that pushed former Suns owner Robert Sarver out of the club.

Current Suns GM James Jones will continue to report directly to Ishbia, Wojnarowski writes.

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