Suns Promote Brian Gregory to GM as James Jones Moves to Advisory Role

Brian Gregory (Phoenix Suns)
May 2025 (Offseason Transition)

The Phoenix Suns have promoted VP Brian Gregory to general manager, with former GM James Jones shifting to a senior advisory role as part of a broader basketball operations overhaul.
Owner Mat Ishbia praised Gregory’s scouting role in recent drafts and cited his basketball IQ as key to transforming the team. The Suns are also searching for a new head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer following an 11th-place finish.