{"id":258938,"date":"2026-05-05T08:10:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258938\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T08:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T08:10:21","slug":"orlando-magic-fire-head-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/258938\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Magic fire head coach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/p>\n

The Orlando Magic have dismissed head coach Jamahl Mosley, accoridng to Shams Charania of ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mosley’s tenure in Orlando finishes after five seasons, including three consecutive playoff runs from 2023 to 2026.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Mosley, 47, has led the Magic to a 45-37 regular-season record and an 8th seed in the East this season.<\/p>\n

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).<\/p>\n

Mosley started his coaching career in 2005 as a player development coach with the Nuggets.<\/p>\n

In March, 2024, Mosley had agreed to a 4-year extension with the Magic.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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