The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, following a third straight first-round playoff exit, this time a 4-3 series loss to the Detroit Pistons.
The Orlando Magic have dismissed head coach Jamahl Mosley, accoridng to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Mosley’s tenure in Orlando finishes after five seasons, including three consecutive playoff runs from 2023 to 2026.
Orlando had a first-round elimination for the third straight time Sunday, this time against the Detroit Pistons. They lost the series 4-3 against the No. 1 seed despite leading 3-1 after four games.
Mosley, 47, has led the Magic to a 45-37 regular-season record and an 8th seed in the East this season.
He has coached Orlando since 2021 and compiled a 189-221 record. Before the Magic tenure, Mosley worked as an assistant in Dallas (2014-21), Cleveland (2010-14), and Denver (2007-10).
Mosley started his coaching career in 2005 as a player development coach with the Nuggets.
In March, 2024, Mosley had agreed to a 4-year extension with the Magic.
Magic president Jeff Weltman, who signed a contract extension just before Orlando’s run to the NBA Cup final four, will lead the team’s search for the next head coach.
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