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Magic coach Sean Sweeney starts building coaching staff in Orlando

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Magic coach Sean Sweeney starts building coaching staff in Orlando

Summary

New Magic coach Sean Sweeney begins assembling his coaching staff in Orlando as confirmed by league sources. Sweeney is adding DJ Bakker, Mfon Udofia, and Riley Crean as assistant coaches. Bakker, formerly with the Hornets and a G League head coach, shares a past with Sweeney from their time with the Pistons. Udofia brings experience from coaching the Long Island Nets and international experience with Nigeria. Crean previously served as head video coordinator for the Mavericks, having worked closely with Sweeney in Dallas. The staff additions will support Sweeney as he takes on his first role as an NBA head coach.

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Key Details

•Sean Sweeney is building his coaching staff for the Magic.
•DJ Bakker, Mfon Udofia, and Riley Crean will join as assistants.
•Bakker has prior ties with Sweeney from their Pistons days.
•Udofia has experience coaching G League teams and international squads.
•Crean worked as a video coordinator for the Mavericks.

Latest Updates

2:00 AMYahoo Sports — New Magic coach Sean Sweeney starting to build first coaching staff

What they're saying

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New Magic coach Sean Sweeney is beginning to piece together his first coaching staff in Orlando. Sweeney will be adding DJ Bakker, Mfon Udofia and Riley Crean as assistant coaches for the Magic, a league source confirmed to the Orlando Sentinel on Wednesday night. There are more additions to be made as Sweeney starts the process of filling out his staff that will help him as a first-time NBA ...
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