NBA: Orlando Magic Appoints Jamahl Moaley as New Coach
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The Orlando Magic have named Jamahl Mosley the team’s new head coach.
Mosley, a Dallas Mavericks assistant, has agreed to a four-year deal.
Apr 2, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jamahl Mosley coaches during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
The Magic are replacing Steve Clifford, who mutually parted with the team last month. Orlando had reached the playoffs in consecutive years before trade deadline deals including All-Star Nikola Vucevic (Chicago) and Evan Fournier (Boston) this season moved them into rebuilding mode.
CHARLOTTE, NC – JANUARY 2: Dirk Nowitzki #41 and Assistant Coach Jamahl Mosley of the Dallas Mavericks stares on during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on January 2, 2019 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)
The Magic’s search process had narrowed to two candidates, Mosley and Denver assistant Wes Unseld Jr., who has also emerged as one of the leading candidates for the Washington Wizards’ vacancy.
