Orlando Magic Fire Head Coach Jamahl Mosley After Third Straight First-Round Exit

about 2 months ago

Orlando Magic Fire Head Coach Jamahl Mosley After Third Straight First-Round Exit

Magic have dismissed Mosley after five seasons, per Shams Charania. Mosley led three consecutive playoff runs from 2023 to 2026 and two division titles but was eliminated in the first round for the third straight year after blowing a 3-1 series lead to Detroit. Magic president Jeff Weltman will lead the search for a new head coach.

By Adit Pujari

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JB Bickerstaff Disagrees With Magic Firing Jamahl Mosley

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Nick Nurse Gushes Over Jalen Brunson Offensive Prowess

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