Sean Sweeney set to become Orlando Magic head coach

The Orlando Magic have settled on a preferred candidate for their vacant head-coach role and are nearing a deal. ESPN reports that Sean Sweeney will become the new head coach of the Florida-based franchise. The 41-year-old is currently the lead assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs and is still competing with the Texans against the Oklahoma City Thunder for a spot in the Finals.

Sweeney is regarded as an exceptionally talented coach, particularly on the defensive side of the game; thanks in part to his work, the Spurs – led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama – have become one of the NBA's strongest defensive teams. He previously served as an assistant under Jason Kidd with the Dallas Mavericks and worked alongside Luka Doncic on the Slovenian national team's coaching staff.

The Magic reportedly also considered Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy, but Sweeney—who has worked in several roles across the league since 2011—has now secured the job.

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