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Open Thread: Sean Sweeney Is Gone, But He Is Not The Only Spurs Staff Member Heading To Orlando

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 18: Sean Sweeney talks to the media during a press conference to introduce Sweeney as the new head coach of the Orlando Magic on June 18, 2026 at AdventHealth Training Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Before the 2025-2026 NBA season came to a close, the San Antonio Spurs knew they were losing Sean Sweeney. The associate head coach spent one season with the Silver & Black after leaving the Dallas Mavericks to support Mitch Johnson in his first official season at the helm.

Throughout the tectonic shifts that transpire in the interim of NBA seasons which include the draft, free agency, and Summer League some staff changes get lost in the mix. Sweeney is gone and he took some pieces of the Spurs coaching staff.

Assistant video coordinator Jon Harris is on the move to Orlando, he recently shared his excitement online.

Couldn’t have asked for a better experience these past 4 years in San Antonio with an amazing organization with unbelievable people. I am appreciative of everyone on the staff who helped me along the way. Excited for this next chapter with the Orlando Magic! pic.twitter.com/ILi4Y9K5DJ
— Jon (@jkharris35) July 1, 2026

Nicholas Russo has also exited San Antonio for Orlando. He will serve as Manager of Basketball Strategy for the Orlando Magic.

Sean Sweeney also quietly added a quasi-front office type guy in Nick Russo as "Manager of Basketball Strategy", who went through Spurs boot camp and has salary cap experience/training: https://t.co/96fe1K5msH pic.twitter.com/7O0D2L74NB
— NotMalikG (@NotMalikgVids) July 6, 2026

In the wake of the Sweeney hired, the Spurs brought in Billy Donovan, fresh off this sixth season with the Chicago Bulls. Donovan’s son previously coached alongside Johnson in 2017 with the Austin Spurs.

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Open Thread: Sean Sweeney Is Gone, But He Is Not The Only Spurs Staff Member Heading To Orlando

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