Kiki Vandeweghe has been hired as the NBA’s vice president of basketball operations.

Vandeweghe will report to Stu Jackson.

"Kiki has a lifetime of basketball experience, including an NBA career spanning more than three decades as a player, coach, and general manager, which provides him with a tremendous amount of insight into our game," Jackson said in a statement released by the league. "We're looking forward to drawing upon his expertise on a wide range of matters involving our game."

Vandeweghe previously served as general manager of the New Jersey Nets from 2007-2010.