What happened: The Orlando Magic formally named Sean Sweeney their head coach on Monday, finalizing an agreement reached in principle last week. Sweeney, currently the associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, will remain on San Antonio's bench through the NBA Finals before taking over in Orlando.
Why it matters: The hire ends Orlando's coaching search and hands the job to a respected defensive-minded assistant off San Antonio's run to the NBA Finals. The arrangement lets Sweeney finish the postseason with the Spurs before transitioning, an unusual overlap that keeps him in the title chase while Orlando waits.
What to watch: Watch for the timing of Sweeney's official start in Orlando once the Finals conclude, along with his assistant-coach hires and how the Magic frame the direction of the roster under him.
Sources
- Yahoo NBA