Orlando #Magic beat reporter for @OrlandoSports and the @OrlandoSentinel | @ProHoopsWriters member | @UCFAlumni | Key West Conch | jbeede@orlandosentinel.com
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Jun 8
Inbox: Orlando City SC & Pride, with the #Magic and Solar Bears, launch a “10 Years of Orlando United” commemorative T‑shirt that honors the 10‑year anniversary of the #OrlandoUnited program created after the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Proceeds benefit The Center Orlando. More:
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Dallin Hall (Virginia) worked out with the Wizards last week and is also set to workout with the #Magic today, his agent Jake Cohen of Iconic Sports Management tells me.
The 6-foot-4 point guard led the ACC with a 3.3 assist-to-turnover ratio and ranked 11th in assists.
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Jun 3
From Tuesday: “… His natural intensity, his integrity, his character and his work ethic … those ingredients are kind of what you hope for (that) could lead to being a real special coach,” Jeff Weltman told @969gameon about new #Magic coach Sean Sweeney: orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…
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Jun 2
New for @orlandosports: Speaking with @969gameon for the first time since landing Sean Sweeney, Jeff Weltman shared why the #Magic hired the Spurs assistant:
“The first thing that you notice with Sean is he has like a natural intensity about him.”
More: orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…
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Jun 1
New: Sean Sweeney has officially been named Orlando’s next head coach, the #Magic announced. Sweeney will stick with the Spurs through the Finals.
“Sean brings a tremendous work ethic and a high degree of intensity that set the tone for everything he does,” Jeff Weltman said.
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Weltman added: “Sean's attention to detail and his ability to communicate and teach the game clearly stands out. He's grounded in competitiveness and accountability, while also embracing a modern, creative approach to coaching."
More for @orlandosports: orlandosentinel.com/2026/06/…
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May 31
My latest for @orlandosports: Headed back to the Finals, the Spurs are “thrilled” for incoming #Magic coach Sean Sweeney:
“Happy for Orlando,” San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday. “It’s going to be a really good fit and well-deserved…”
More: orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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Incoming #Magic coach Sean Sweeney and the Spurs are heading to the NBA Finals. What an impressive Game 7 win at OKC.
May 31
The San Antonio Spurs advance to the 2026 NBA Finals!
🗓️Game 1: Wednesday, June 3
8:30 PM ET on ABC
The complete NBA Finals schedule ⬇️
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May 30
My latest for @orlandosports: Five things to know about future #Magic coach, Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney: orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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Jason Beede retweeted
May 30
Vassell on Sweeney getting Orlando job:
"Definitely happy for him. The impact he's had here has been tremendous, challenging everybody to be better on defensive end, holding us to a certain standard. I wish him all the luck, but right now we're focused on him being here now."
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May 29
Billy Donovan would have been a better story, but Sean Sweeney is probably a better hire for the Orlando Magic. Here's my column: orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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May 29
Full Circle moment ts means sum !!🙏🏽
May 29
BREAKING: The Orlando Magic are finalizing the hire of San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Sweeney broke into NBA coaching in 2011 and now lands the Magic head job as a top rising candidate.
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May 29
NEWS: The #Magic are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney as Orlando’s next head coach, a league source confirmed to the @orlandosentinel. ESPN had it first.
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My @orlandosports story on the #Magic finalizing an agreement to hire Spurs assistant coach Sean Sweeney: orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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May 28
In today’s @orlandosentinel: “It’s just an opportunity to officially stamp it as like my home,” #Magic guard Anthony Black said about potentially signing an extension with Orlando. “It’s just something I’ll be looking forward to doing.”
More inside: orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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May 27
New for @orlandosports: Joined by his brother, #Magic guard Anthony Black discussed Jamahl Mosley’s firing, the chance to sign an extension with Orlando and more.
“It’s always tough to lose like that and see the results that come with it,” he said.
More: orlandosentinel.com/2026/05/…
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May 26
Tuesday was really the first time #Magic guard Anthony Black had his younger brother Beckham Black join him at an event in that fashion:
“It’s cool,” Anthony said. “… Stuff like this is starting to be normal.”
Added Beckham: “It’s special. … He’s been very supportive.”
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May 26
#Magic guard Anthony Black and his younger brother Beckham Black, a 5-star basketball recruit at Southeastern Prep, spent Tuesday afternoon meeting with local teens at a kickoff event for Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass program in the SoDo District of Orlando.
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#Magic guard Anthony Black and his younger brother Beckham Black, a 5-star basketball recruit at Southeastern Prep, spent Tuesday afternoon meeting with local teens at a kickoff event for Planet Fitness’ High School Summer Pass program in the SoDo District of Orlando.
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