NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that James Jones, a three-time NBA champion as a player and an NBA Basketball Executive of the Year Award recipient, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. He will report to Byron Spruell, President, League Operations.

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.

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.