Sund extended in Seattle

"Rick has done excellent work as our general manager over the past four years, and we’re very pleased he’ll be continuing in his role," said president and CEO Wally Walker. "Rick does a superb job of managing our day-to-day basketball operations, a little-recognized, but critical component of his job."

Sund, 54, has been Seattle’s GM for the past four years and the team has compiled a record of 174-154 in that span. The Sonics are coming off a solid season in which they won the Northwest Division and advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after eliminating Sacramento in the opening round.

Sund possesses more than 30 years of front-office experience in the NBA.

"I believe that with our mixture of veteran players and young talent, there is a very bright future for the Sonics," said Sund. "There are plenty of challenges ahead, but I greatly look forward to working with Wally, (head coach) Nate (McMillan) to make this team better."