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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 17
Insider Highlights 2 Names to Watch for Suns HC Search
After firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and replacing general manager James Jones, the Phoenix Suns look towards the summer for some serious answers in regards to what the organization will look like moving forward.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 15
Insider: Suns Making 'Great Progress' on Head Coach Hire
A 36-46 finish to what started as a season full of promise for the Phoenix Suns inevitably resulted in wholesale changes. Head coach Mike Budenholzer was relieved of his duties after just one season on the post a day after the season ended.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 7
New Suns GM Brian Gregory to lean on James Jones input for next head coach
The Phoenix Suns held an introductory press conference for new general manager Brian Gregory. The 58-year-old detailed his 30-year career around basketball and laying out his philosophy heading into the biggest offseason for the franchise in years.
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
An NBA player has come off of the bench to score 20 or more points in a Finals game on 41 occasions in league history. How many of the players to do it can you name in six minutes?
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 2
Phoenix Suns timetable for hiring new head coach for 2025-2026 season
The promotion of former VP Brain Gregory to head of basketball operations set in motion the Phoenix Suns search for its next head coach. The franchise was always going to address the front office first, as former general manager James Jones’ contract expires in June.
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 1
James Jones moved aside as Suns ownership takes full control 
The James Jones era has officially come to a close. The Phoenix Suns have reshaped their front office, reassigning James Jones, who has served as the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager since 2019.
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 1
Phoenix Suns promote Brian Gregory to General Manager
The former college basketball head coach replaces James Jones. The Phoenix Suns have a new general manager, promoting vice president of player programming Brian Gregory to be the team’s newest general manager, with James Jones transitioning to a role as a senior advisor, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
South Florida Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Suns have hired a new general manager
The Suns have transitioned out James Jones as their GM and are moving him to a senior advisor role. In his place, they are promoting Brian Gregory to serve as both GM and head of basketball operations.
Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Suns replaces James Jones as GM, but he’s not going anywhere
The Phoenix Suns have made a few changes since the end of the season, and they’re making another change as they’re naming a new head of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Suns promote Brian Gregory to general manager
2:49pm: In addition to officially promoting Gregory and moving Jones to an advisory role, the Suns have also named Oronde Taliaferro as assistant GM and CIO Paul Rivers will now have basketball operations responsibilities, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports).
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 30
Gambo: Suns front office changes expected to be announced within next 48 hours
The Phoenix Suns could make a move soon. According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, the Phoenix Suns expect to make a decision regarding front office change(s) within the next 48 hours or by early next week at the latest.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 28
Suns GM James Jones in charge of team’s head coach search
An interesting development in the Phoenix Suns head coach search as president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones is leading the charge.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 28
Suns’ Coaching Search Being Led By James Jones, For Now
Two weeks after firing head coach Mike Budenholzer, the Phoenix Suns appear to be keeping one major piece in place — at least for now. Despite owner Mat
Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25
Why James Jones’ future with Suns factors into potential Bob Myers pursuit
Throughout the week, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has been interested in Bob Myers for the front office. Now it seems a bit perplexing, considering they currently have James Jones as their general manager.
Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
How James Jones plans to tackle Suns’ Kevin Durant trade drama this offseason
Many wish the Phoenix Suns missing the playoffs was the worst part of the 2024-25 season. However, Kevin Durant might be ready to head out of Phoenix, and general manager James Jones is more than aware.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 18
Why Suns Should Keep GM James Jones
Change is inevitable in the life of an NBA franchise. The Phoenix Suns are no different in the grand scheme of the concept. The 2024-25 Suns were quite possibly the most disappointing iteration in the franchise's nearly 60-year history.
Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / April 17
‘Time’: Phoenix Suns General Manager Explains His Process of Hiring a New Head Coach
After an eventful 2024-25 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns quickly moved on from head coach Mike Budenholzer. On Thursday, the ownership and front office addressed the fans for the first time since the season ended.
Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Details Emerge About James Jones, Mat Ishbia's Roles With Phoenix Suns, It's Worrying
The Phoenix Suns, for lack of a better word, are in shambles. Kevin Durant is likely to be traded this summer, Bradley Beal could be the most expensive buyout candidate in NBA history, and Devin Booker could very well be traded, too.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 14
Report: James Jones facing uncertain future as Suns’ top basketball executive
The future of James Jones as the Phoenix Suns’ lead basketball executive remains uncertain as the team enters the offseason, per NBA insiders Sam Amick, Tony Jones and Fred Katz of The Athletic.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 11
Suns GM James Jones’ contract set to expire this offseason
There are only two games left in the 2024-2025 regular season before a monumental offseason for the Phoenix Suns. The franchise will do some massive Spring cleaning, expected to clean house of head coach Mike Budenholzer and one of the trio of All-Stars on the roster, most likely forward Kevin Durant.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / February 7
Watch: Suns general manager James Jones addresses media after NBA trade deadline
PHOENIX — In their first game after the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns sit ninth in the Western Conference with a 25-25 record. Before their three-game
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / June 27
Suns’ James Jones On Kevin Durant Rumors: It’s Just To Get Clicks
The Kevin Durant trade rumors died almost as quickly as they began. First, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia shot them down on social media. Then, Suns head of basketball operations James Jones took it a step further.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3, 2024
Draymond Green calls out Suns GM for Kevin Durant comment
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green keeps receipts.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / May 2, 2024
Suns GM faces backlash for bizarre claims about Kevin Durant
Apparently the Thunder, Warriors and Nets — the three teams Kevin Durant played for before his stop in Phoenix — did not maximize his otherworldly talents.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 28, 2024
Source on Suns Under Mat Ishbia: ‘It’s Like Looney Tunes Around Here’
Without a doubt, the Phoenix Suns have been among the most disappointing teams in the NBA. And that’s basically the polite version. Now, word has it they could fire coach Frank Vogel — after just one season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 26, 2024
Miles Bridges drawing trade interest from Western Conference contender
It appears Suns GM James Jones has a few more moves up his sleeve to shore up the roster.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / February 6, 2023
Chris Paul addresses being named in Phoenix's offered Kyrie Irving trade package
Suns point guard Chris Paul saw his name come up in trade talks for former Nets point guard Kyrie Irving this past weekend. Having had four trades under his belt (and one near trade) throughout his 18-year career, Paul handled the situation with class.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 31, 2023
Video of James Jones and Masai Ujiri stirs Suns-Raptors trade rumors
Suns GM James Jones' walk with Raptors vice chairman and president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri added fuel to trade rumors already in the air.
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