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Spurs prepare for season after losing top defensive assistant Sean Sweeney

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Spurs prepare for season after losing top defensive assistant Sean Sweeney

Summary

The San Antonio Spurs are poised for a strong upcoming season following a productive offseason that included major additions such as Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed. Despite their successes, they face a gap due to the departure of Sean Sweeney, their associate head coach responsible for defense. Sweeney left the Spurs to take a head coaching position in Orlando after significantly improving the team's defensive rating from 25th to third last season. Although his absence will be felt, the Spurs are optimistic about new assistant coach Billy Donovan's ability to elevate team performance.

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By the Numbers

•Spurs added first-round picks and signed Tobias Harris this offseason.
•Sean Sweeney left for a head coaching role in Orlando.
•Sweeney helped improve the Spurs' defense significantly last season.
•Billy Donovan joins as the new assistant coach.
•Victor Wembanyama is expected to take on a leadership role in defense.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Spurs Expected to Overcome 'Significant Loss'

What they're saying

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The San Antonio Spurs, for the most part, made positive additions this offseason. However, losing one key figure might come back to haunt them.
— Yahoo Sports

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