Former Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones is now the NBA’s new executive vice president, head of basketball operations, the league announced on July 9. Jones will replace Joe Dumars, who ...

Brian Gregory has been named general manager and James Jones will transition to the role of senior advisor. 📰 Read More: https://t.co/wOzRUgjsZ3 — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 1, 2025 ...

Phoenix Suns ' general manager Brian Gregory praised his working relationship with former GM James Jones and expects that will continue as the team searches for a new coach and decisions are made ...

NEW YORK — James Jones is joining the NBA front office as executive vice president and head of basketball operations, replacing Joe Dumars in that role. Jones spent 14 years as a player in the ...

FILE – Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones speaks to the media, April 24, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) ...

Jones first joined the Suns as vice president of basketball operations in 2017 and was promoted to general manager two years later. In 2020, he orchestrated a trade for veteran point guard Chris ...

Jones - who has been the sole general manager since April 2019 - is reportedly sitting on an expiring contract now, which would give Mat Ishbia an opportunity to bring in a new voice on his own terms.