Magic hire Sean Sweeney as head coach after NBA Finals run
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Orlando Magic have introduced Sean Sweeney as their new head coach following his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs. Sweeney, who helped guide the Spurs to the NBA Finals, was hired on June 1 after the Magic parted ways with Jamahl Mosley. Sweeney emphasized his readiness for the challenge, expressing hope to build a competitive team as they seek to improve after recent playoff exits. He highlighted a commitment to establishing high expectations and a focus on daily habits to enhance team performance. The pressing goal will be to revitalize the Magic's fortunes as they aim for playoff success next season.
- •Sean Sweeney hired as 16th head coach of the Orlando Magic on June 1.
- •Sweeney previously served as associate head coach for the Spurs.
- •Magic were eliminated in first round of playoffs for three consecutive years.
- •Sweeney aims to leverage past coaching experience to improve the team's performance.
- •He will work with a young roster featuring players like Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Bianchi: Sean Sweeney comes with the edge the Magic need — and the pressure he can’t escape
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bianchi: Sean Sweeney comes with the edge the Magic need – and the pressure he can’t escape
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Magic introduce Sean Sweeney as new head coach
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Magic introduce Sean Sweeney: What was said at first press conference
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — New Magic coach Sean Sweeney formally introduced: ‘I’m ready for it’
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right
"For Sean Sweeney, Thursday afternoon was more than 20 years in the making. The new head coach of the Orlando Magic was formally introduced at the AdventHealth Training Center in front of family, friends, players and local media, marking the start of a new era for the franchise. Sweeney, 42, began his coaching career in 2006 as an assistant coach at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Minnesota ...
"ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic haven’t won a playoff series in 16 years. Sean Sweeney knew exactly what he was signing up for when he accepted the job. He knew this wasn’t a rebuilding project. He knew this wasn’t the kind of opportunity most first-time NBA head coaches inherit. And after watching his introductory news conference Thursday, I got the sense he wouldn’t have wanted it any ...
"The Orlando Magic haven’t won a playoff series in 16 years. Sean Sweeney knew exactly what he was signing up for when he accepted the job. He knew this wasn’t a rebuilding project. He knew this wasn’t the kind of opportunity most first-time NBA head coaches inherit. And after watching his introductory news conference Thursday, I got the sense he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. What ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 9:30 AMMike Bianchi: Sean Sweeney comes with the edge the Magic need — and the pressure he can’t escape
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic haven’t won a playoff series in 16 years. Sean Sweeney knew exactly what he was signing up for when he accepted the job. He knew this wasn’t a rebuilding project. He knew this wasn’t the kind of opportunity most first-time NBA head coaches inherit. And after watching his introductory news conference Thursday, I got the sense he wouldn’t have wanted it any ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:00 PMBianchi: Sean Sweeney comes with the edge the Magic need – and the pressure he can’t escape
The Orlando Magic haven’t won a playoff series in 16 years. Sean Sweeney knew exactly what he was signing up for when he accepted the job. He knew this wasn’t a rebuilding project. He knew this wasn’t the kind of opportunity most first-time NBA head coaches inherit. And after watching his introductory news conference Thursday, I got the sense he wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. What ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 10:04 PMMagic introduce Sean Sweeney as new head coach
Magic introduce Sean Sweeney as new head coach
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:45 PMMagic introduce Sean Sweeney: What was said at first press conference
Fresh off a run to the NBA Finals with the Spurs, longtime assistant coach Sean Sweeney is ready for a new challenge: Leading the Orlando Magic.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:31 PMNew Magic coach Sean Sweeney formally introduced: ‘I’m ready for it’
For Sean Sweeney, Thursday afternoon was more than 20 years in the making. The new head coach of the Orlando Magic was formally introduced at the AdventHealth Training Center in front of family, friends, players and local media, marking the start of a new era for the franchise. Sweeney, 42, began his coaching career in 2006 as an assistant coach at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Minnesota ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 6:45 PMSean Sweeney takes over in Orlando, and says Magic wound up convincing him that the fit was right
Sean Sweeney landed interviews for more than a few NBA head coaching vacancies over the last few years, and many of them seemed the same. Talking to Orlando, he said, was different. Sweeney was introduced Thursday as the new coach of the Magic, which was the obvious proof that he won them over by his answers during the interview process.
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