Pelicans hiring Mosley as head coach, sources say
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- New Orleans Pelicans hired Jamahl Mosley as head coach on a five‑year contract, ESPN reported.
- Jamahl Mosley was fired by the Orlando Magic on May 4 after a Game 7 loss to the Detroit Pistons, ending a three‑year run that produced three straight playoff appearances.
- Mosley posted a 189‑221 record in five seasons with Orlando, finished second in 2023‑24 Coach of the Year voting, and ranks third in franchise regular‑season wins.
- Joe Dumars, Pelicans executive vice president, praised Mosley’s ability to develop young talent and build defensively intense, disciplined teams.
- Pelicans finished the 2023‑24 season 26‑56, own only the No. 58 draft pick after trading away their first‑rounder, and will task Mosley with a roster that blends promising prospects (Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, Yves Missi) and veterans (Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, Dejounte Murray).
Why it matters: The Pelicans lock in Mosley on a five‑year deal, hoping his defensive expertise will turn their 26‑56 record into a playoff contender, while Orlando loses a coach who had guided them to three straight postseason berths.
