The Phoenix Suns fell short of the knockout round in the 2024 NBA Cup, and will have their hands full trying to reach the knockout round in 2025.

After being replaced as Phoenix Suns general manager earlier this offseason, James Jones is reportedly moving on to a new role.

The league announced the six groups for the 2025-2026 Emirates NBA Cup, with the Phoenix Suns finding themselves in Group A. The groups were “randomly drawn” from teams in the same conference based on their win-loss record last season.

James Jones leaves the Phoenix Suns to join the NBA league office under Adam Silver, replacing Joe Dumars as EVP of Basketball Operations.

Former Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones is now the NBA’s new executive vice president, head of basketball operations, the league announced Wednesday, 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.

On Monday afternoon, the Phoenix Suns introduced the 2025 draftees: Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koby Brea. Phoenix Suns General Manager Brian Gregory was on hand to introduce the newest members of the Phoenix Suns.

Members of the Suns 2025 rookie class found themselves needing to choose different jersey numbers than the ones they wore in college. Here’s the reasoning behind the numbers they chose.

Jordan Ott will be Phoenix's fourth head coach in four seasons. He has been filling out his lineup of assistant coaches.