ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic have fired its head coach, Jamahl Mosley, one day after the team was knocked out of the playoffs.
News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh confirmed Mosley’s firing Monday morning.
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Mosley coached the team for five seasons, which included three playoff appearances.
The latest appearance ended over the weekend with a Game 7 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who beat the Magic 116 to 94 on Sunday.
“We’re grateful to Jamahl (Mosley) for all he’s done for the Orlando Magic,” Jeff Weltman, president of basketball operations, said in a news release. “We appreciate his leadership and the positive contributions he made as head coach. While this was a difficult decision, we feel it’s time for a new voice and fresh perspective. We wish Jamahl and his family nothing but the best.”
In Mosley’s time as head coach, the Magic recorded 189 wins and 221 losses.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.