• 0 Shares

• 
• By Adam Martin

• Updated May 18, 2026 at 11:09am

Getty

Jamahl Mosley Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans have hired head coach Jamahl Mosley to a five-year contract after he was recently fired by the Orlando Magic.

ESPN’s Shams Charania first broke the news on social media that Mosley has been hired as the team’s new head coach. He takes over for interim head coach James Borrego, who was in the running to get the job but ultimately fell short. Former NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo was reportedly also in the mix for the role, but in the end, the Pelicans decided to go with the veteran Mosley.

Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley

Charania added more context in a social media post about Mosley’s hiring.

“BREAKING: The New Orleans Pelicans are hiring Jamahl Mosley as the franchise’s new head coach on a five-year contract, sources tell ESPN. Mosley accepts the Pelicans job after five seasons in Orlando where he guided the Magic to three consecutive playoff berths,” Charania wrote on X.

“Sources said top Pelicans officials maintained consistent communication with Mosley since he was dismissed by the Magic on May 4 and the sides formally met in person last week at the NBA draft combine in Chicago. The Pelicans believe the franchise is at a point similar to Mosley’s leadership and development plan when he took over the rebuilding Magic in 2021 after a 21-win season. It led to season-by-season improvement, then playoff appearances. In Orlando, Mosley built teams anchored by strong defenses, with the Magic ranked No. 3 overall in 2023-24 and No. 2 overall in 2024-25,” Charania added.