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On YouTubePhoenix 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
The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz
Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?
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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 17
James Jones may no longer deserve the benefit of the doubt 
I can admit when I was wrong. And I’m feeling kinda wrong on this one... I’ve long been pounding the table, arguing that James Jones should not be the one carrying the blame for the Phoenix Suns’ unraveling since the Kevin Durant trade.
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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 6
Keeping James Jones and Mike Budenholzer might be the least chaotic option
The case for continuity in a franchise allergic to it. Welcome to the How to Fix the Suns series, where we break down the paths available to the Phoenix Suns as they navigate the 2025 offseason.
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 6
Inside the Suns - Topics: Rebuilding, Mike Budenholzer, James Jones
Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team. Each week the Fantable - a round table of Bright Siders - give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.
Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / February 20
James Jones: Suns don’t feel need to smooth things over with Kevin Durant after trade deadline
Kevin Durant, not Bradley Beal, became the Phoenix Suns player who was the most talked about in the final hours before the NBA trade deadline two weeks ago.
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / February 11
Is it time for the Suns to move Tyus Jones to the bench
The Tyus Jones experiment in Phoenix may have run its course. We’ll never know if moving Bradley Beal to the bench on January 6 was truly about improving the team or if it was a calculated move to make him uncomfortable, nudging him toward waiving his no-trade clause and giving the Phoenix Suns an escape hatch.
Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / February 7
Suns mum on loud noise, reported frustration surrounding trade deadline
As has become the norm, the Phoenix Suns were mum on all of the fallout from Thursday’s trade deadline, reporting that included the team nearly trading 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.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 18
James Jones Discusses Decision to Part Ways with Frank Vogel
Since 2018, the Phoenix Suns have experienced quite the coaching turnover, having now employed six different head coaches. This trend continued when General Manager James Jones swiftly decided to part ways with Frank Vogel after the team was swept in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Suns GM leaves no doubt about team's stance on potentially trading Big Three
The real important thing for the Suns is having the players available and healthy at the same time.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Draymond Green calls out Suns GM for Kevin Durant comment
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green keeps receipts.
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / May 2
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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