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Rick Welts will leave his position as President & CEO of the Phoenix Suns effective September 15. This was announced today by Welts and Suns Managing Partner, Robert Sarver. The team will launch a national search for the position of President.

“My nine-plus years at the Suns have been incredibly rewarding thanks to a group of employees second to none in professional sports and the support of great ownership,” Welts said. “The Suns organization has always been a special place to work, and I leave knowing that will continue to be true in the future.”