Orlando Magic fire Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 4
Orlando Magic fire Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse
15 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · May 4
The move came after Orlando blew a 3-1 series lead and lost Game 7 to top-seeded Detroit on Sunday, potentially adding Mosley to New Orleans' coaching shortlist.
The Pelicans have been interviewing candidates since the regular season ended, with James Borrego and Rajon Rondo seen as current frontrunners before Mosley became available.
Mosley, fired after five seasons, is viewed as a coach who built Orlando's defensive identity, but his playoff shortcomings and possible interest in waiting for other vacancies could shape New Orleans' search.
Was Jamahl Mosley the scapegoat for a flawed roster, or the reason for Orlando's historic playoff collapse?
After publicly questioning his coach, is Paolo Banchero now under pressure to lead the Magic to victory?
Can a new coach fix Orlando's broken offense, or is a major trade the only real solution?