The Orlando Magic are reshaping their coaching staff with three new additions under head coach Sean Sweeney: Riley Crean, Mfon Udofia, and DJ Bakker. Crean, previously a video coordinator with the Mavericks, has a connection to Sweeney from their time in Dallas. Udofia is recognized for his successful tenure as the G League coach for the Long Island Nets and has international coaching experience with Nigeria. Bakker comes from the Hornets, having also worked with Sweeney during previous tenures in the Bucks and Pistons organizations.

By the Numbers
  • Riley Crean is 27 years old and is the son of broadcaster Tom Crean.
  • Anthony Black may negotiate a rookie scale extension around $80 million over four years.
State of Play
  • Magic’s offseason focus is on adjusting the cap and enhanced performance through coaching changes.
  • Two preseason home games are scheduled for October 13 against the Cavaliers and October 16 against the Heat.
  • Franz Wagner aims to prevent injury, having missed 48 games last season.
What's Next

The Magic are expected to continue balancing their roster and financial structure as they head into the preseason. With the new coaching staff in place, players may look to prove themselves ahead of contract discussions, particularly Anthony Black.

Bottom Line

The Magic are positioning themselves for a pivotal season, emphasizing health, coaching, and strategic roster management to elevate their performance in the postseason.