The Phoenix Suns are reportedly “leaning toward” eventually hiring interim GM James Jones as the full-time GM, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
Story soon on ESPN: Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is leaning toward the eventual hiring of interim general manager James Jones as the franchise’s full-time GM, league sources tell ESPN. Jones had been VP of Basketball Operations under former GM Ryan McDonough.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 9, 2018
As Wojnarowski states, Jones served as the VP of Basketball Operations under Ryan McDonough, who was fired by the organization on Monday.
The 38-year-old Jones played 14 seasons in the League (including two with the Suns from 2005-07) and won three NBA titles.
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