Topic: John Hammond

Bucks exercise option on GM Hammond, extend coach Skiles through 2012-13 seasonThe Milwaukee Bucks have exercised the option on general manager John Hammond's contract and extended coach Scott Skiles' original four-year contract through the 2012-13 season.Hammond was hired by the Bucks near ...
Milwaukee Bucks get F Brockman and send Jackson, pick to Sacramento Kings to complete tradeThe Milwaukee Bucks acquired a fan favorite when they completed a trade Wednesday for Sacramento Kings forward Jon Brockman.Bucks general manager John Hammond said he thinks Bucks fans ...
Bucks GM Hammond says there's no formula for success, will continue patchwork roster approachMilwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond relied on Brandon Jennings, Andrew Bogut and 17 other players to make the playoffs for the first time in four years.He says that ...
Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond wins NBA's executive of the yearBucks general manager John Hammond took the time to look over the list of names for NBA executive of the year, including Hall of Famers such as Jerry West and Red Auerbach.So ...
Economy may play bigger role for NBA teams setting rostersThe still-scuffling U.S. economy may keep some NBA teams from starting the season with a full, 15-player roster, according to a survey of all 30 franchises by The Associated Press.With the season opening ...

Bucks boss longs for old Milwaukee

John Hammond grew up in Zion, Ill., listening to Hank Aaron play for the Milwaukee Braves and watching Al McGuire coach Marquette.More important, he followed the Milwaukee Bucks and its stars Lew Alcindor, Oscar Robertson, John McGlocklin, Marques Johnson and Sidney Moncrief. ...