{"id":258836,"date":"2026-05-05T04:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T04:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258836\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T04:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T04:54:21","slug":"orlando-magic-head-coach-jamahl-mosley-fired","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258836\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley Fired"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Jamahl Mosley has been dismissed as head coach of the Orlando Magic. President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced the decision today.<\/p>\n

Mosley\u2019s dismissal follows five seasons with the Magic, during which the team compiled a regular-season record of 189-221 (.461). The team advanced to the playoffs three times under his leadership.<\/p>\n

Jeff Weltman, President of Basketball Operations for the Orlando Magic, expressed gratitude for Mosley\u2019s contributions. \u201cWe\u2019re grateful to Jamahl (Mosley) for all he\u2019s done for the Orlando Magic,\u201d Weltman said. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe appreciate his leadership and the positive contributions he made as head coach. While this was a difficult decision, we feel it\u2019s time for a new voice and fresh perspective. <\/p>\n

We wish Jamahl and his family nothing but the best.\u201d Mosley became the 15th head coach in Orlando Magic history on July 11, 2021. <\/p>\n

Under his tenure, the team made playoff appearances in the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. <\/p>\n

In the most recent season, Orlando finished with a 45-37 (.549) record. The team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in seven games<\/p>\n

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