The Orlando Magic have reached an agreement to hire San Antonio Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The move was discussed during a broadcast of "NBA Today" with Malika Andrews. Sweeney joins the Magic organization after serving on the coaching staff of the San Antonio Spurs under Gregg Popovich. This appointment marks Sweeney's first head coaching role in the NBA following several years as an assistant coach within the league.
Sweeney will be tasked with leading a young Orlando roster that has been focused on development and growth over recent seasons. The Magic front office has not yet released the specific details regarding the length or financial terms of the contract. Sweeney is expected to begin the process of finalizing his coaching staff in the coming days as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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