On possible supermax deal for Devin Booker and rookie extension for Cam Johnson. If Booker makes All-NBA this year, he’ll be eligible for a four-year deal worth $211 million while Johnson is up for a rookie extension heading into his fourth NBA season: James Jones: “That’s a part of the business. As your team improves, typically your payroll increases. We’re focused on improving the team and those guys, they deserve the credit. They deserve the accolades and the financial rewards that come with being good players and productive players. It doesn’t preclude us from doing anything. We’re not talking about a luxury tax issues or avoiding those things. That’s not something that’s going to prevent us from continuing to build this team and keep this team together.”
Tag: James Jones
James Jones on Deandre Ayton’s free agency: We want to keep our continuity
Gerald Bourguet: Asked James Jones …
Gerald Bourguet: Asked James Jones about potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson He said “as your team improves, typically your payroll increases,” noting that the luxury tax isn’t something that will prevent the Suns from improving their roster
Kellan Olson: I asked James Jones if …
Kellan Olson: I asked James Jones if the way the Suns’ depth failed to produce in the postseason changes the way he thinks about building the roster. He said it does not. Said they had a tremendous season and it was a disappointing ending but not a disappointment.
James Jones on Deandre Ayton’s free agency: We want to keep our continuity
Gerald Bourguet: “Deandre had a great season.” Said Deandre Ayton improved and put in the hard work. As for his restricted free agency? “We’ll address them at the proper time, but we want to continue to keep our consistency, our continuity” Source: …
Gerald Bourguet: “Deandre had a great season.” Said Deandre Ayton improved and put in the hard work. As for his restricted free agency? “We’ll address them at the proper time, but we want to continue to keep our consistency, our continuity”
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones touched on potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson, as well as his trade deadline strategy. Asked him about Eric Gordon, but he didn’t bite: pic.twitter.com/GZczeEt0n4 – 6:00 PM
James Jones touched on potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson, as well as his trade deadline strategy. Asked him about Eric Gordon, but he didn’t bite: pic.twitter.com/GZczeEt0n4 – 6:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones’ full response when asked about Deandre Ayton’s season and his future with the Suns as a restricted free agent: pic.twitter.com/XtQWMFe9ia – 5:51 PM
James Jones’ full response when asked about Deandre Ayton’s season and his future with the Suns as a restricted free agent: pic.twitter.com/XtQWMFe9ia – 5:51 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I asked James Jones if the way the Suns’ depth failed to produce in the postseason changes the way he thinks about building the roster.
He said it does not. Said they had a tremendous season and it was a disappointing ending but not a disappointment. pic.twitter.com/BANVGbolma – 5:49 PM
I asked James Jones if the way the Suns’ depth failed to produce in the postseason changes the way he thinks about building the roster.
He said it does not. Said they had a tremendous season and it was a disappointing ending but not a disappointment. pic.twitter.com/BANVGbolma – 5:49 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Jones said things like luxury tax issues and avoiding that are things that are not going to prevent the Suns from being able to keep their team together and building it. – 5:44 PM
James Jones said things like luxury tax issues and avoiding that are things that are not going to prevent the Suns from being able to keep their team together and building it. – 5:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We want to continue to keep our consistency and continuity and keep the guys that we have.” #Suns GM James Jones when asked about Deandre Ayton’s future with team . – 5:39 PM
“We want to continue to keep our consistency and continuity and keep the guys that we have.” #Suns GM James Jones when asked about Deandre Ayton’s future with team . – 5:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked James Jones about potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson He said “as your team improves, typically your payroll increases,” noting that the luxury tax isn’t something that will prevent the Suns from improving their roster – 5:39 PM
Asked James Jones about potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson He said “as your team improves, typically your payroll increases,” noting that the luxury tax isn’t something that will prevent the Suns from improving their roster – 5:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Jones said the Suns want to continue to keep their consistency and continuity when it comes to Deandre Ayton’s future. They will address his free agency at the proper time. – 5:35 PM
James Jones said the Suns want to continue to keep their consistency and continuity when it comes to Deandre Ayton’s future. They will address his free agency at the proper time. – 5:35 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“Deandre had a great season.”
Said Deandre Ayton improved and put in the hard work. As for his restricted free agency?
“We’ll address them at the proper time, but we want to continue to keep our consistency, our continuity” – 5:32 PM
“Deandre had a great season.”
Said Deandre Ayton improved and put in the hard work. As for his restricted free agency?
“We’ll address them at the proper time, but we want to continue to keep our consistency, our continuity” – 5:32 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Jones said the Suns will explore all options when it comes to the NBA Draft this offseason. Phoenix doesn’t have a pick but if there’s an opportunity there to get one they will take it. – 5:32 PM
James Jones said the Suns will explore all options when it comes to the NBA Draft this offseason. Phoenix doesn’t have a pick but if there’s an opportunity there to get one they will take it. – 5:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: “I explore all options, so if there’s an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will.” – 5:31 PM
James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: “I explore all options, so if there’s an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will.” – 5:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
We will be hearing from Suns GM James Jones in a few minutes for his end-of-season availability. – 5:25 PM
We will be hearing from Suns GM James Jones in a few minutes for his end-of-season availability. – 5:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns GM James Jones will speak to the media today at 2:30 for end-of-season availability – 1:23 PM
Suns GM James Jones will speak to the media today at 2:30 for end-of-season availability – 1:23 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Recent #Suns clips
JJ Redick, Pat Beverley on Deandre Ayton https://t.co/P2vWy6PzX9
5 takeaways Game 7 https://t.co/ClOZ9YTPOf
Who should #Suns move? https://t.co/AbkZg1hnwX
Chris Paul ‘not retiring’ https://t.co/PDQVPa7lyk
Devin Booker ‘wrong timing’ https://t.co/vrIrJAwLN3 pic.twitter.com/ySHUk9pwuW – 12:01 PM
Recent #Suns clips
JJ Redick, Pat Beverley on Deandre Ayton https://t.co/P2vWy6PzX9
5 takeaways Game 7 https://t.co/ClOZ9YTPOf
Who should #Suns move? https://t.co/AbkZg1hnwX
Chris Paul ‘not retiring’ https://t.co/PDQVPa7lyk
Devin Booker ‘wrong timing’ https://t.co/vrIrJAwLN3 pic.twitter.com/ySHUk9pwuW – 12:01 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On today’s @PHNX_Suns podcast, we talked all about Deandre Ayton and his current situation with the Suns
Listen/subscribe: https://t.co/ewVh6HiOLI pic.twitter.com/RzrElPxBVP – 9:46 PM
On today’s @PHNX_Suns podcast, we talked all about Deandre Ayton and his current situation with the Suns
Listen/subscribe: https://t.co/ewVh6HiOLI pic.twitter.com/RzrElPxBVP – 9:46 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i wonder if the pistons sliding past the three primary bigs in the draft lead them to an aggressive deandre ayton pursuit – 8:47 PM
i wonder if the pistons sliding past the three primary bigs in the draft lead them to an aggressive deandre ayton pursuit – 8:47 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns Playoff Pulse: Game 7 flop, Deandre Ayton’s future and Robert Sarver investigation https://t.co/QTekJR04We via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/c7dIeQfPOc – 8:39 PM
#Suns Playoff Pulse: Game 7 flop, Deandre Ayton’s future and Robert Sarver investigation https://t.co/QTekJR04We via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/c7dIeQfPOc – 8:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton’s future in Phoenix is murky, and whatever the Suns decide, they have to get this one right – https://t.co/vHTHLLfQCC via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/NADcVTJyng – 8:02 PM
Deandre Ayton’s future in Phoenix is murky, and whatever the Suns decide, they have to get this one right – https://t.co/vHTHLLfQCC via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/NADcVTJyng – 8:02 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
New @FrontOfficeShow is up! @Trevor_Lane and I talk about the NBA Draft Lottery, all things Ayton, Favors opting in, Hornets and Lakers coach searches and we break down and predict the conference finals. Watch, like and subscribe below. 18K on the way!
youtu.be/TOorKBCj1jA – 7:49 PM
New @FrontOfficeShow is up! @Trevor_Lane and I talk about the NBA Draft Lottery, all things Ayton, Favors opting in, Hornets and Lakers coach searches and we break down and predict the conference finals. Watch, like and subscribe below. 18K on the way!
youtu.be/TOorKBCj1jA – 7:49 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns Playoff Pulse: Game 7 flop, Deandre Ayton’s future and Robert Sarver investigation (w/video) #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:21 PM
#Suns Playoff Pulse: Game 7 flop, Deandre Ayton’s future and Robert Sarver investigation (w/video) #NBAPlayoffs2022 #NBAPlayoffs azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:21 PM
More on this storyline
Deandre Ayton will be a restricted free agent this offseason after the Phoenix Suns were unable to sign him to an extension. “Going into this season, Deandre Ayton did not feel valued by this Phoenix organization,” said Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. “They were not able to come to an agreement on a rookie extension. He saw many of the top players of his class get extensions. He wanted a max deal. He would not move off that. “So now he moves toward restricted free agency this summer where now he’ll have some more options. But ultimately Phoenix can still match an offer out there and keep him if he signs an offer sheet with another team.” -via RealGM / May 17, 2022
“Deandre Ayton is going to get a max contract in the marketplace somewhere. Phoenix really has to look at the allocation financially of how they want to distribute salaries. “The relationship with Monty Williams had been one of the real benefits. I think their ability to work together and build a relationship. It will be interesting how that season ended impacts this. It will really be one of the stories of this offseason because there are a lot of teams figuring out how to acquire [Ayton].” -via RealGM / May 17, 2022
Gerald Bourguet: Monty Williams on whether DA is a part of the Suns’ long-term plans: “Deandre’s situation is something that we’ll deal with this summer. I don’t want to say anything in regards to that. James and I are going to have conversations about the team in general.” -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / May 16, 2022
Suns GM James Jones exploring adding picks in the upcoming draft
Gerald Bourguet: James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: “I explore all options, so if there’s an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will.” Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ …
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We want to continue to keep our consistency and continuity and keep the guys that we have.” #Suns GM James Jones when asked about Deandre Ayton’s future with team . – 5:39 PM
“We want to continue to keep our consistency and continuity and keep the guys that we have.” #Suns GM James Jones when asked about Deandre Ayton’s future with team . – 5:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Asked James Jones about potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson He said “as your team improves, typically your payroll increases,” noting that the luxury tax isn’t something that will prevent the Suns from improving their roster – 5:39 PM
Asked James Jones about potential extensions for Devin Booker and Cam Johnson He said “as your team improves, typically your payroll increases,” noting that the luxury tax isn’t something that will prevent the Suns from improving their roster – 5:39 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Jones said the Suns want to continue to keep their consistency and continuity when it comes to Deandre Ayton’s future. They will address his free agency at the proper time. – 5:35 PM
James Jones said the Suns want to continue to keep their consistency and continuity when it comes to Deandre Ayton’s future. They will address his free agency at the proper time. – 5:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Jones said the Suns will explore all options when it comes to the NBA Draft this offseason. Phoenix doesn’t have a pick but if there’s an opportunity there to get one they will take it. – 5:32 PM
James Jones said the Suns will explore all options when it comes to the NBA Draft this offseason. Phoenix doesn’t have a pick but if there’s an opportunity there to get one they will take it. – 5:32 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: “I explore all options, so if there’s an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will.” – 5:31 PM
James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: “I explore all options, so if there’s an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will.” – 5:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
We will be hearing from Suns GM James Jones in a few minutes for his end-of-season availability. – 5:25 PM
We will be hearing from Suns GM James Jones in a few minutes for his end-of-season availability. – 5:25 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns GM James Jones will speak to the media today at 2:30 for end-of-season availability – 1:23 PM
Suns GM James Jones will speak to the media today at 2:30 for end-of-season availability – 1:23 PM
More on this storyline
Dinwiddie didn’t have a notable performance in this postseason until he scored 30 points and nailed five 3-pointers in 25 minutes off the bench against the Suns in Game 7. Dallas is certainly hoping to see more of that against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals, as the 6-foot-5, 215-pounder averaged 20.5 points against them in the regular season. “He is amazing with the ball,” Mavericks All-Star Luka Dončić said. “He can do a lot of things. He’s a baller. That’s the best way to describe him. We’re glad to have him.” -via Andscape / May 18, 2022
A Mark Cuban and Lil Wayne feud is one of the main storylines of the NBA playoffs? That seems to be the case as the Mavs owner and famous rapper have exchanged NSFW blows with one another on social media. Cuban’s dog in the fight is that he is obviously the owner of the Dallas Mavericks. However, Lil Wayne was cheering for the Suns and is a friend of Chris Paul. Lil Wayne had previously called out Mavs star Luka Doncic during the Suns and Mavs series. -via Clutch Points / May 18, 2022
Suns GM James Jones exploring adding picks in the upcoming draft
He also appreciated the fact that James …
He also appreciated the fact that James Jones, who runs basketball operations for the Phoenix Suns — and spent six years playing for the Heat — finished fourth in the voting. “How many guys has Pat mentored?” Spoelstra said. “Coaching and front office. I’m in there all the time where somebody will be calling him about advice. And Pat, they don’t have recognition like this, but if they ever did, he easily could be Hall of Fame in both — as a coach in this league and as an executive on its own. That’s how good he is.”
Lakers news: LeBron James congratulates Suns’ James Jones for winning Executive of the Year
LeBron James congratulated Phoenix Suns’ James Jones as his former teammate won Executive of the Year.
The Phoenix Suns had one of the best years in franchise history this season.
After trading for Chris Paul and signing gritty veterans like Jae Crowder, the Suns ended a decade-long drought to finally qualify for the NBA playoffs.
The Suns finished the regular season with a 51-21 record to claim the second seed in the Western Conference. The Utah Jazz narrowly edged Phoenix for the first seed.
Phoenix took on the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs and advanced in six games.
The Suns went on to play the Denver Nuggets and defeated them in a 4-0 sweep. As of now, the Suns are in the Western Conference Finals against the L.A. Clippers.
Just before Game 1 between the Suns and Clippers began, James Jones, general manager of the Suns, was named the league’s Executive of the Year after leading the way in building Phoenix’s roster.
James took to Twitter to congratulate Jones:
YELLING CONGRATS to my brother James “CHAMP” Jones on Executive of the Year!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 20, 2021
James and Jones were teammates for seven seasons during their times with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.
Both players won three rings together — two with the Heat and one with Cleveland.
[pickup_prop id=”8455″]
[vertical-gallery id=39915]
[mm-video type=video id=01f7q12wyzrqnkt84xav playlist_id=01f09kz5ecxq9bp57b player_id=01eqbvq570kgj8vfs7 image=https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/video/thumbnail/mmplus/01f7q12wyzrqnkt84xav/01f7q12wyzrqnkt84xav-f9bf7747db7c09ec9ede4a48deb97bff.jpg]
Former Packers WR James Jones thinks Aaron Rodgers situation is ‘fixable’
James Jones acknowledged a conflict between Aaron Rodgers and the Packers but the former WR believes it can be resolved.
Another friend and former teammate of Aaron Rodgers believes the quarterback’s current situation with the Green Bay Packers can still be resolved.
Like John Kuhn, Jones described the situation as “fixable” during an appearance on NFL Network on Thursday.
“I speak with Aaron all the time, I talk to him a lot,” Jones said. “I think it’s fixable.”
Jones said the conflict isn’t centered around Rodgers’ contract or wanting the general manager fired. The former Packers receiver believes the situation is centered on personnel decisions made over a multi-year span, specifically allowing several Packers veteran players to depart Green Bay.
“It’s all about making sure that you’re putting the team in the best situation to win some championships,” Jones said.
“Aaron has watched some key guys leave out of this locker room that’s not only beneficial on the field but is huge in the locker room as well.”
Jones mentioned players such as Julius Peppers, T.J. Lang and Jordy Nelson as examples of veterans leaving the Packers in recent years.
Rodgers, now a three-time MVP, might want more input – or at least to be included in conversations about players coming and going – if he returns to Green Bay.
“He wants to make sure everybody is on the same page,” Jones said.
[lawrence-related id=58352]