Milwaukee Bucks sign GM Jon Horst to multi-year contract extension

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks revealed on Friday, June 7 have signed General Manager Jon Horst to a multi-year contract extension.

In two seasons under Horst's leadership, a news release says the Bucks have generated a 104-60 (.634) record, hired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, and positioned the team for long-term success.

Horst began his NBA front office career with the Detroit Pistons in 2005 and joined the Bucks basketball staff in 2008 as the team’s Director of Basketball Operations. Prior to his promotion to General Manager, Horst was instrumental in personnel evaluation, salary cap management and contract negotiations.

Horst released the following statement on this extension: