US EditionNBA hires James Jones as executive vice president and head of basketball operations
UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – James Jones succeeds Joe Dumars to lead NBA basketball operations, overseeing rules, discipline, and game policies with over 20 years of player and executive experience.
- On July 9, 2025, James Jones was appointed as the NBA's executive vice president overseeing basketball operations, taking over the position previously held by Joe Dumars.
- Jones took this role after his Suns contract expired on June 30, following his tenure as general manager and the departure of Dumars to the New Orleans Pelicans earlier in 2025.
- Jones played in the NBA for 14 seasons, securing three championships, before transitioning into the Suns' front office for eight years. During his five-year tenure as their general manager, the team reached the 2021 NBA Finals and set a franchise record with 64 wins in the 2021-22 season.
- Jones expressed enthusiasm about his new role overseeing the basketball operations division, where he will manage playing rules, conduct and disciplinary matters, game procedures, and work closely with various stakeholders.
- His appointment suggests the NBA expects Jones to use his deep basketball expertise and leadership to guide the game's direction and sustain high competition levels.
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NBA hires James Jones as executive vice president and head of basketball operations
James Jones is joining the NBA front office as executive vice president and head of basketball operations, replacing Joe Dumars in that role.
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