Jazz ink GM O'Connor to extension

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08/05/2010 - Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz announced Thursday that the team has signed general manager Kevin O'Connor to a multi-year extension.

Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

"I am very appreciative of the loyalty that the Miller family has shown to me," O'Connor said. "I am happy to continue to be a part of the Jazz organization and look forward to the challenges ahead."

O'Connor has been at the helm of the Jazz's basketball operations for the last 11 seasons and is the second-longest tenured general manager in the league. Since his arrival in 1999, the team is 514-388 with eight playoff appearances and three division titles.

It was also confirmed that head coach Jerry Sloan will return for his 23rd season with the club. He previously signed a contract extension in December.

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