The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring former Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, ESPN reported, citing NBA sources.
Mosley agreed to a 5-year contract with the Pelicans after serving as head coach of the Orlando Magic for 5 seasons. As the Magic’s head coach, he led the team to 3 consecutive playoff berths.
Mosley was fired on May 4, one day after the Magic lost to the Detroit Pistons by more than 20 points in game 7 of the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Mosley placed 2nd in the 2023-24 season’s Coach of the Year election.
The former Orlando Magic coach will inherit a team with a 26-56 record and one 2025 draft pick.
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