The Orlando Magic have dismissed head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons with the franchise, according to reports from ESPN. The move comes shortly after the team was eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive year.
Mosley, who took over head coaching duties in 2021, finished his tenure with a record of consistency in the regular season, leading the Magic to the postseason in 2024, 2025, and 2026. However, the team's inability to progress into the second round ultimately led to the front office's decision to move in a different direction. The Sunday night loss marked the end of a campaign that saw Orlando struggle to advance past the opening round for the third straight time.
During his five years in Orlando, Mosley was credited with the development of the team's young core and oversaw the franchise's transition from a rebuilding phase to a perennial playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. Despite the progress made during his tenure, the organization will now search for a new head coach to lead the roster into its next phase of competition.
The Orlando Magic have not yet announced a timeline for hiring a permanent replacement. Further details regarding the coaching search are expected to emerge as the NBA offseason begins for the organization.
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