Orlando Magic Name Sean Sweeney Head Coach

Sean Sweeney has been named head coach of the Orlando Magic, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. He becomes the 16th head coach in franchise history.

“We’re excited to welcome Sean (Sweeney) to the Orlando Magic family,” said Weltman. “Sean brings a tremendous work ethic and a high degree of intensity that set the tone for everything he does. Sean’s attention to detail and his ability to communicate and teach the game clearly stands out. He’s grounded in competitiveness and accountability, while also embracing a modern, creative approach to coaching.”

Sweeney will join the Magic after serving as associate head coach for the Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs this past season. He will continue with the Spurs through the NBA Finals. Before the 2025-26 campaign, he was an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks for four seasons (2021-25).

Prior to his tenure in Dallas, Sweeney spent three seasons as an assistant with the Detroit Pistons from 2018-21, following a four-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks in the same role from 2014-18.

Sweeney began his NBA career with the Brooklyn Nets in 2011, starting as a video coordinator before transitioning to an assistant coaching position for the 2013-14 season.