Stephen Jackson, whom the Bucks are hoping will be a key cog in their quest to return to the NBA playoffs, said he's putting his contract extension request on hold.

"I'm going to go ahead and let it die down," Jackson said. "Right now, I know it's not the time to talk about contracts or anything like that. It's about focusing on getting to the playoffs."

Jackson, 33, will be paid $9.2 million this season and $10 million next season. He reportedly wants a two- to three-year extension.

"This is probably the last time I'm going to address it," Jackson said about his contract situation. "We'll see how this plays out.It would be good to finish up here, I'll tell you that. I love it here.

"Like they say, ‘You play good, they pay good.'"