Change has happened within the Phoenix Suns organization with the promotion of VP Brian Gregory to general manager and head of basketball operations. The 20-year basketball head coach has been surrounded by the game his entire life and has seen everything that can happen on a basketball court.

The Phoenix Suns took an important step in what figures to be a busy offseason Thursday. Phoenix announced it promoted vice president of player programming Brian Gregory to the general manager position as previous GM James Jones transitioned to a senior adviser role.

The Phoenix Suns promoted Brian Gregory to general manager on Thursday as part of a front office shakeup following one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. The team also said that former general manager James Jones will transition to the role of senior advisor.