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Magic Fire Jamahl Mosley After Blown 3–1 Lead to Pistons

The decision reflects Orlando's search for a new voice to convert its young core into postseason wins.

Overview

  • Orlando dismissed Jamahl Mosley on Monday, less than a day after a Game 7 loss that ended a first-round series the Magic once led 3–1.
  • Team president Jeff Weltman thanked Mosley and said the franchise wants a new voice and fresh perspective, and he will lead the coaching search.
  • Mosley finished 189–221 over five seasons with three straight playoff appearances but no series wins, and he remains under an extension signed in March 2024.
  • The collapse featured Friday's Game 6 in Orlando with only 19 second-half points and a run of 23 straight missed shots, compounded by Franz Wagner missing the final three games.
  • Expectations had risen after the 2025 trade for Desmond Bane that cost multiple first-round picks, and early candidate chatter centers on Billy Donovan and other veteran or college coaches.