John Hammond, who has been pursued in recent years by Portland, Toronto and others, has been hired by the Milwaukee Bucks to become their general manager, according to front office sources.

Hammond's first task will be hiring a veteran coach, according to sources.

Milwaukee also considered David Griffin, Rick Sund and Billy King, Washington Wizards executive Tommy Sheppard and the two top aides to R.C. Buford in San Antonio: Dennis Lindsey and Dell Demps.