Various teams have tried in recent years, but it’s the Milwaukee Bucks who have managed to lure John Hammond away from the Detroit Pistons to be their new general manager, according to NBA front-office sources.

Sources say Hammond is expected to make a strong push to hire former Pistons coach Rick Carlisle as the Bucks’ next coach.

Sources told ESPN.com on Friday that Hammond, pursued in recent years by Portland, Toronto and others after a long and successful run as Joe Dumars’ top aide in Detroit, has accepted the Bucks’ offer and will be officially introduced as Larry Harris’ replacement as early as Monday.

I thought the Pistons denied the Bucks a run at Hammond? For a Buck fan perspective head on over to Brew Hoop where I would say they’re pretty elated about the acquisition.