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James Jones Named NBA Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations

Reporting to NBA president Byron Spruell, Jones assumes oversight of league playing rules interpretations, conduct policies, game operations procedures

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May 17, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Mike Budenholzer speaks alongside General Manager James Jones during a press conference to announce his job as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The NBA tapped Jones on July 9 to replace Joe Dumars, who departed to become vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.
  • Jones will lead basketball operations on a league level, managing rules development, player and coach discipline, and the procedures governing game operations.
  • He spent five seasons as Phoenix Suns general manager, earning NBA Executive of the Year in 2020–21 after instilling playoff contention.
  • Under his tenure, the Suns reached the 2021 NBA Finals and set a franchise record with 64 wins in the 2021–22 regular season.
  • A three-time NBA champion in a 14-year playing career, Jones transitioned to senior adviser when Phoenix overhauled its front office in May after a sub-.500 2024–25 season.