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The Phoenix Suns added four players who they hope will provide an impact in the team’s push for a championship: forward Keita Bates-Diop; forward Yuta Watanabe; forward Chimezie Metu; and center Drew Eubanks. They joined a team with four players under max contracts, guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, forward Kevin Durant and center Deandre […]

Chris Paul was arguably the leader of the best era of Phoenix Suns basketball. General manager James Jones, who traded for Paul in Nov. 2020, made a bold claim about Paul, who was traded to the Washington Wizards and later Golden State Warriors after the Suns made a trade for Bradley Beal. “You can see […]

The Phoenix Suns already traded for Bradley Beal this offseason. Now they are rumored to be interested in Kyrie Irving. With a roster that already features Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Bradley Beal, the odds of Phoenix adding Irving appear to be slim. The Suns would need to make a trade in order […]

Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders are currently embroiled in a contract stalemate. Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champion James Jones believes that the Raiders would be making a big mistake by not doing everything they can to bring Josh Jacobs back, via The Carton Show. “The Las Vegas Raiders have to find a […]

The Phoenix Suns announced their acquisition of Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in a press release Saturday. BRING SOME EXTRA HEAT TO THE VALLEY! Welcome to the Suns, Bradley! 🏜️ pic.twitter.com/vIKkSPOoWi — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) June 24, 2023 Beal, who is 29 years old, was acquired from the Wizards in a three-team deal with […]

Kevin Young reportedly has great respect from Phoenix Suns players. He is also liked by the front office. And now, he has the salary many feel he deserves. Young was one of reported five finalists for the Suns’ head coaching search, in which they ultimately decided on Frank Vogel. Young was described as an impressive […]

New Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel is not running from the team’s championship-or-bust expectations. At his introductory press conference Tuesday at the Suns’ home arena, Footprint Center, Vogel was asked if he embracing the challenge of delivering the Suns their first title. He responded, “Hell yeah!” VIDEO: Frank Vogel on his confidence in the #Suns’ […]

Frank Vogel was introduced as coach of the Phoenix Suns Tuesday afternoon. Vogel was hired after the Suns fired coach Monty Williams, who is now with the Detroit Pistons. Frank Vogel won an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020 and is known to be an effective defensive coach. Tuesday, Suns president of basketball operations […]

The Suns are just steps away from an NBA championship, according to general manager James Jones. The Suns, who were one of the favorites to win the championship after they traded for Kevin Durant, lost to the Denver Nuggets in six games in the conference semifinals. Phoenix took two games from the Nuggets but lacked […]

PHOENIX – Suns president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones addressed the team’s firing of coach Monty Williams at new coach Frank Vogel’s introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon at Footprint Center.  “A hard decision had to be made about, ‘Where do we go next?’” Jones said. “And moving forward, I just felt we […]

Phoenix Suns fans can breathe an even greater sigh of relief as far as the severity of Kevin Durant’s injury goes. Durant rolled his left ankle after slipping during pre-game warmups last week in a setback that delayed his Suns home debut. Given KD’s injury history just this season alone, fans feared the worst only […]

Despite a whole lot of interest from around the league in Jae Crowder, the Phoenix Suns have yet to pull the trigger on a trade deal for the 32-year-old veteran. Crowder clearly wants out and he has refused to play a single minute for the Suns until this issue is resolved. Despite this fact, the […]

Just three years into his tenure as the GM of the Phoenix Suns, James Jones is getting a new job title. The former NBA small forward has been promoted to President of Basketball Operations, the team announced Monday. OFFICIAL: James Jones has been promoted to President of Basketball Operations and General Manager for the Phoenix […]

With training camp starting on Tuesday, all the attention is on the Phoenix Suns, but not for the right reasons. Owner Robert Sarver has been suspended for a year and fined $10 million for racial comments and sexual misconduct and after all the backlash, it appears he’s going to sell the team. On Monday, both […]

Before the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant agreed to continue their partnership, KD actually asked for a trade and had the Phoenix Suns as one of his preferred destinations. Now general manager James Jones opened up about the situation and admitted that there was really nothing much when it comes to the rumored trade talks. […]

James Jones and the Phoenix Suns did not pick anyone in the 2022 NBA Draft. They also might lose star center DeAndre Ayton in free agency. The 23-year-old Bahamian big man enters the free agency as one of the biggest names. The Suns can still match any offer that Ayton will be given up to […]

San Francisco 49ers fans might have seen just a few flashes from Trey Lance in his rookie season, but according to former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones, the young QB could very well become the next Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes. Lance played in just six games in 2021 and started in two. […]

Deandre Ayton’s future with the Phoenix Suns has been a major talking point ever since their disappointing playoffs exit in the second round. However, if James Jones’ comments are to be analyzed, it seems the team is leaving the door open for his potential return. Ayton has been non-impactful for the Suns in their series […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has been listed as out for Game 6 of their playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t change. James Jones hinted as much in his recent interview with Arizona Sports’ Burns & Gambo. While the Suns GM noted that Booker is out as of […]

The Phoenix Suns have had one of the wildest reversals of fortune in recent NBA history. They went from perennial cellar dweller to a trip to the NBA Finals and back-to-back seasons gunning for the best record in the league. That’s why it’s no surprise that the Suns have reportedly signed general manager James Jones […]

The Phoenix Suns surprised the entire basketball world last season when they went all the way to the Finals to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns ultimately failed in the final hurdle as they fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. This time around, however, they’re making sure that this won’t happen again. Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns dealt with some drama ahead of the 2021-22 season in the form of Deandre Ayton contract extension talks. The two sides failed to come to an agreement because the Suns wouldn’t make a five-year max offer. Suns general manager James Jones spoke about the negotiations during the season-opening loss to the Denver […]

Phoenix Suns star Deandre Ayton didn’t sign a contract extension, and he doesn’t seem too happy about it. Ayton wanted a full five-year max extension, but that was never put on the table. The Suns youngster didn’t speak to the media for a second straight day after failing to come to terms on an extension. […]

After winning the first two games, the Phoenix Suns lost four straight games and were dismantled by the Milwaukee Bucks in six games in the 2021 NBA Finals. It’s now time to look ahead to the offseason after an incredible playoff run. Last offseason, Phoenix pulled the trigger by trading swingman Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky […]

The Phoenix Suns announced general manager James Jones as the 2020-21 NBA Executive of the Year on Sunday ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. As a player, Jones won championships with LeBron James on both the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. Naturally, LeBron took to Twitter to congratulate his former teammate: YELLING […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones is the 2020-21 NBA Executive of the Year. The Suns held a special ceremony on the court ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, with Jones’ kids presenting him with the special honor on Father’s Day. Suns surprised GM James Jones with […]

The Aaron Rodgers saga has no end in sight, but former Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones is adding insight on the situation by acting as something of a go-between for Rodgers and the media. Jones has been in communication with Rodgers and is then doing media hits to talk about everything. Jones’ messaging […]

Chris Paul has been a key cog for the Phoenix Suns in their first-round series matchup against the defending champs, the Los Angeles Lakers. The 10-time All-Star appeared to re-aggravate his shoulder injury during the Suns’ Game 5 demolition job of LeBron James and Co., but as it turns out, CP3 should be good to […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker appears primed to re-join his team for Phoenix’s next game. The 24-year-old missed last Sunday’s All-Star Game due to injury, but according to Suns general manager James Jones, Booker’s knee problem does not appear to be anything serious. James played down Booker’s knee sprain, saying that the Suns guard should […]

It’s exciting times ahead for the Phoenix Suns. This team performed beyond expectations during the bubble seeding games, and this is something that they intend to build on for next season. For both Suns big man Deandre Ayton and team general manager James Jones, it’s all about the culture they’re building down at Phoenix. Ayton, […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is not often mentioned as one of the premier players at his position. Regardless, his efforts have not gone unnoticed by his fellow competitors and those that pay close attention. Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver and current NFL Network analyst James Jones is among those that have […]

Phoenix Suns GM James Jones said the team will be looking for playmaking, shooting, and defense in the 2020 NBA Draft. Jones said he hopes to prioritize prospects capable of making plays, competing defensively, and playing on or off the ball, independent of what position they play. He would also go on to say the […]

Derek Carr has had his name floated around in trade discussions, with the Las Vegas Raiders rumored to be possibly looking to add a quarterback this offseason. While discussing the matter, James Jones of NFL Network believes that the Chicago Bears would be ‘Super Bowl contenders’ with Carr. “Listen, you have a big time defense. […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones has released a statement of DeAndre Ayton’s suspension for violating the NBA’s Anti-Drug policy. Here is Jones’ statement below per Marc J. Spears on ESPN. Jones expressed his disappointment with Ayton’s actions, noting that the organization will make an effort in making him understand the gravity of his actions. […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton could find himself playing some minutes at the four spot in the upcoming 2019-20 season. In an interview with The Outlet podcast, Suns general manager James Jones reveals that they are open to the idea of playing the 2018 top pick at the power forward position. Jones noted that with […]

The New England Patriots have undergone some changes this offseason. As a result, running back Sony Michel has become the focal point in the offense in the eyes of former NFL wide receiver and current analyst James Jones. Michel is coming off a promising rookie campaign. Jones said during an appearance on NFL Total Access […]

The Phoenix Suns made plenty of changes this summer, trading TJ Warren and Josh Jackson to bolster this team with new pieces to turn over a new leaf. General manager James Jones, now in full-fledged capacity of his role in the front office, explained the reasons for the change. “It’s just the maturation of a […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones says he’s planning to keep the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Suns have been rumored to be shopping the sixth pick, but Jones shut down those reports on Tuesday. “I’m comfortable staying there,” Jones said, via Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. “Not looking to […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones says the organization got a lot better on Friday by hiring Monty Williams as the team’s new head coach. Williams, who is an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, signed a five-year deal with the Suns on Friday. He will stay with the Sixers throughout their playoff run. "We […]