According to Chris Haynes, James Jones is replacing Joe Dumars at the NBA office to become the league’s new Executive Vice President. He will report to Byron Spruell, President, League Operations. Jones recently transitioned from GM to senior advisor this offseason, once Brian Gregory was named GM.
According to the NBA, Jones will oversee all Basketball Operations matters for the NBA, including the development of playing rules and interpretations, conduct and discipline, and policies and procedures relating to the operation of games.
BREAKING: James Jones is departing Phoenix Suns to replace Joe Dumars at NBA office to become league’s new Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations, sources tell me.