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The Orlando Magic announced they have waived forward Jonathan Isaac after his 328-game run with the team, where he averaged 6.8 PPG and 4.5 RPG, and he sat out last season’s playoffs due to a left knee strain. The release also outlines the Magic’s 2026 NBA Summer League schedule in Las Vegas, with play beginning July 9 and running through July 19.
Orlando Magic officially waived Jonathan Isaac, extracting $8M of guaranteed money from his $14.5M 2026-27 salary and weighing cap-relief options such as stretching the $8M across seven years (which would ease the tax hit but block a new deal until the agreement ends) or keeping the guarantee on the books; the team appears to lean away from stretching. Isaac, 28, had a limited role this season after knee injuries, averaging 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10 minutes over 52 games, and his departure creates four standard contract openings as Orlando reorganizes around new pieces.
Orlando Magic are finalizing a four-year deal to hire Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as their new head coach. The 41-year-old helped San Antonio finish with a top-10 defense and has prior experience with Jason Kidd in Dallas, including relationships with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Dončić. The Magic, who considered Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy, hope his defense-first approach and a young core—Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs—can lift them toward a top-four seed after a 45–37 season that ended in the first round.
The Orlando Magic are hiring Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney as their next head coach, a move that doubles down on the team’s defense-first, development-focused identity under Jeff Weltman while pushing for higher ambitions; praised for turning defenses around and developing stars, Sweeney faces proving an unproven offensive recipe and a four-year mandate to deliver.
The Orlando Magic are strongly pursuing Sean Sweeney for their head coaching vacancy; he’s in his first season as Spurs’ lead assistant and has previously worked as a top assistant with Jason Kidd. The Magic, who parted ways with Jahmal Mosley after a seven-game first-round loss to the Pistons, plan to meet Sweeney during the Western Conference Finals, with Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy also in consideration.
Orlando Magic are reportedly pursuing Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney for their head coaching vacancy, with interviews planned as he helps build the Spurs’ defense; Sweeney has also been linked to the Bulls and other openings. Separately, Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and Sixers assistant GM Jameer Nelson are considered leading candidates for Philadelphia’s head of basketball operations, Hawks coach Quin Snyder’s extension is seen as inevitable, and the Cavaliers are optimistic about re-signing James Harden to a multiyear deal around $30 million per year to help dodge the second tax apron. The Bulls remain in a multi‑candidate coaching search, with names like Micah Nori, Chris Quinn, Johnnie Bryant, Dave Bliss and James Borrego in the mix, and Nori also a Trail Blazers finalist.
The Orlando Magic are nearing a contract to hire Sean Sweeney, the 41-year-old former Spurs associate head coach, to become the team's next head coach. Sweeney helped San Antonio post one of the NBA’s top defenses last season, and he’ll be tasked with preserving that defensive strength while improving the Magic’s half-court offense after Jamahl Mosley was let go.
Jason Kidd was fired by the Mavericks, opening a crowded NBA coaching market with teams like the Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls and Portland Trail Blazers weighing candidates. The Magic, which recently dismissed Jamahl Mosley, has been linked to experienced coaches and has floated Kidd in the mix, while ex–coaches Jeff Van Gundy and Billy Donovan have also been mentioned as potential fits. Kidd’s 388-395 career record spans the Nets, Bucks and Mavericks, a tenure shadowed by upheaval in Dallas that included a controversial Luka Dončić–Anthony Davis-era move and a rough season finish after drafting Cooper Flagg.
New reporting indicates Giannis Antetokounmpo could steer his next destination by explicitly naming teams he’d want to play for, with the Celtics and Magic among potential frontrunners. Portland is viewed skeptically as a fit. Any deal would likely hinge on major asset exchanges for the Celtics (potentially involving Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum) and a Paolo Banchero-centered package for the Magic. Bucks owner Haslam wants a pre‑draft decision, though there’s no indication Giannis has requested a trade. Milwaukee went 32-50 last season, missing the playoffs, and Giannis’ input could influence how front offices approach a deal.
The Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley the day after their Game 7 elimination, citing underachievement, a reportedly strained relationship with star Paolo Banchero, and the need for a new voice; president Jeff Weltman will lead the search as Orlando aims to reboot its roster and approach.
The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, a run that included two Southeast Division titles and three playoff appearances but no series win, as they blew a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons; president Jeff Weltman will lead the search for a new head coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons (189-221 in the regular season) and three playoff appearances, including a 45-37 campaign this year that ended with a first-round seven-game series loss to the Detroit Pistons; the team said it was time for a new voice and fresh perspective.
The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after a disappointing season ended with a 116-94 Game 7 loss to the Detroit Pistons, ending his five-year tenure. Despite earlier playoff appearances and a strong defensive identity, injuries to key players and an underperforming half-court offense contributed to a late-season collapse, including a historic 3-2 Game 6 deficit that sealed the fate. Replacement speculation linked Billy Donovan and Taylor Jenkins, while GM Jeff Weltman’s position appeared secure.
Marc Stein’s latest notes a flurry of NBA rumors: Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is likely to be blamed for the first-round exit with replacements like Billy Donovan or Dusty May floated; the Nuggets are reportedly safe under David Adelman but could pursue trades to boost Jokic’s defense and athleticism; Bulls and Mavericks are weighing leadership changes with several candidates in play; and Steve Kerr’s future with the Warriors is under discussion as ESPN reportedly courts him.
Orlando Magic wrap up the 2025-26 season after a 3-1 playoff collapse, triggering a difficult offseason focused on cap space and roster reshaping. The team is weighing moves for three veterans: Jonathan Isaac, who is owed $14.5M in 2026-27 but has injury-plagued, limited minutes and a declining role; Jalen Suggs, a positive contributor with four years and $115M left but injury history and inconsistent shooting threaten his value; and Moritz Wagner, whose injuries and crowded frontcourt (with Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze) make him expendable to free up cap space. The goal is to improve depth and cap flexibility to better support Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner going forward.