Bucks and John Hammond agree on a three year extension

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Story Created: Jan 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jan 23, 2013

MILWAUKEE, WI - The Milwaukee Bucks and General Manager John Hammond have agreed on a 3 year contract extension. The deal will run though the 2015-16 season.

"John does a terrific jobfor your basketball team," said team president Herb Kohl in a team statement. "He and his staff have assembled a roster of very talented players who are also very good people, which our fans appreciate and enjoy watching. John is highly respected by yhe players and among his peers and I'm happy he will continue to lead our basketall operations department."

This deal comes in a time where the Bucks are in need at stability regarding their future as a franchise.

Hammond has been with the Bucks since April of 2008. He has been in basketball as a coach and administrator for over 30 years which included seven seasons with the Detroit Pistons that included a championship in 2004.

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