The Orlando Magic have hired Sean Sweeney as the franchise's next head coach, according to Shams Charania. Sweeney, currently an assistant for the San Antonio Spurs, will remain with his current team through the remainder of their postseason run before transitioning to his new role in Orlando.
The San Antonio Spurs are currently preparing for a high-stakes Game 7 on Saturday night, with a berth in the NBA Finals on the line. Per Charania, Sweeney emerged as the top choice for the Magic after a search that included several high-profile candidates. Other finalists for the position reportedly included former Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan and LA Clippers assistant Jeff Van Gundy.
Sweeney has earned a reputation as a rising coaching talent during his tenure on the Spurs' bench. He will now take over an Orlando squad looking to make a leap in the Eastern Conference standings. Details regarding the length and financial terms of the agreement have not yet been made public.
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