As part of a Suns front-office revamp, Ishbia in May shifted Jones to a senior advisory role and promoted Brian Gregory to general manager.

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 is now vice president of basketball operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. He’ll report to Byron Spruell, president of league operations.