Sean Sweeney is set to become the Orlando Magic’s next head coach, replacing Jamahl Mosley. San Antonio’s assistant coach is leaving a potential opportunity after reaching a decisive Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. The Magic previously had Mosley lead the team to a 189-221 regular-season record and three consecutive playoff berths over five seasons, with defense remaining a strength. Orlando’s offense has struggled, even after adding Desmond Bane. Sweeney’s coaching background includes building a strong program with the Spurs, featuring Victor Wembanyama and a defense-first approach. The Bulls’ coaching market is affected because Billy Donovan had been linked to the Magic opening and had talked with Orlando.
"San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney is ditching a potential rising dynasty to assume his first head coach role with another big, defense-first young squad. San Antonio is currently headed to a decisive Game 7 against the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals on Saturday. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Sweeney is finalizing a deal to replace Jamahl Mosley as the Orlando Magic's next coach."
"Former Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, who's based in Florida during the offseason, had long been linked to that Magic opening. K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network confirms that Donovan had indeed talked with Orlando about the gig. Sweeney, of course, had reportedly been a prime contender for the Bulls' own opening, vacated by Donovan. But if you snooze, you lose."
"Mosley had been at the helm of Orlando for Mosley, who was quickly snagged by the New Orleans Pelicans earlier this offseason, had led the Magic to a 189-221 regular season record and three consecutive playoff berths across the last five seasons. The team's defense has been solid under his stewardship for years, but even after adding Desmond Bane its offense has been wanting."
"Sweeney has put together an incredible program under San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson - although in part that's a credit to their roster construction, which boasts All-NBA First Team center and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, guard Stephon Ca"
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