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Mavericks lose chance to reunite with Luka Doncic after Magic hire coach

The Smoking Cuban • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated May 29, 2026

Mavericks lose chance to reunite with Luka Doncic after Magic hire coach

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks' prospects of bringing back star guard Luka Doncic have diminished following the Orlando Magic's hiring of Sean Sweeney as their head coach. Sweeney previously had a strong relationship with Doncic, which made him a logical choice for the role after Jason Kidd. This development alters the Mavericks' strategy for Doncic's potential return to Dallas amid ongoing discussions about his future. The Mavericks now face increased challenges in the pursuit of reinstating the connection with Doncic.

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Key Details

•Sean Sweeney becomes head coach of the Orlando Magic
•Sweeney had a close relationship with Luka Doncic
•Mavericks' strategy for Doncic's return is impacted
•Orlando Magic seeks to rebuild with new head coach

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What they're saying

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The Dallas Mavericks' chances to lure Luka Doncic back to Dallas just took a serious hit with Sean Sweeney becoming the head coach of the Orlando Magic. Sweeney and Doncic were extremely close, and Sweeney made perfect sense to replace Jason Kidd.
— The Smoking Cubanby Noah Weber

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