John Hammond has agreed upon a five-year deal with the Orlando Magic to become general manager.

Hammond will reunite with Jeff Weltman, who was hired on Monday as president of basketball operations.

Hammond had one season remaining on his deal with the Bucks, who let him out of the contract. Justin Zanik had been the GM in waiting with the expectation he'd take over in 2018.

Hammond had been the Bucks’ GM since 2008, drafting a fine young core of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jabari Parker, Thon Maker and Malcolm Brogdon.

The Magic also interviewed Hammond for the job that eventually went to Weltman.