The Orlando Magic are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach.
Sweeney has been serving on San Antonio's staff as associate head coach, and he is now positioned to take over the lead role in Orlando. The agreement is nearing completion, with the Magic moving toward naming him the next head coach of the team.
The hire would mark a significant step for Orlando as the organization fills one of its most important leadership positions. As head coach, Sweeney would be tasked with guiding the Magic's roster and overseeing the team's on-court approach moving forward.
Orlando Nears Coaching Decision
The Magic's move to finalize a deal with Sweeney brings clarity to the franchise's coaching situation. Once completed, the agreement would make Sweeney the new head coach in Orlando after his tenure as an assistant and associate head coach in San Antonio.