Suns players Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro are emphasizing a winning culture in the NBA Summer League. LAS VEGAS – New Phoenix Suns assistant coach DeMarre Carroll chuckled for a quick second when learning Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro’s approach to NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

The NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas officially kicked off Thursday, July 10th. It will feature all 30 NBA teams and run through July 20.

As part of a Suns front-office revamp, Ishbia in May shifted Jones to a senior advisory role and promoted Brian Gregory to general manager.

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

James Jones is the NBA executive vice president, head of basketball operations, which follows a lengthy playing career and front-office experience.