Pelicans hire ex-Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as New Orleans' next coach, AP source says
The New Orleans Pelicans have appointed Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach, replacing interim coach James Borrego. Mosley previously coached the Orlando Magic, where he had a mixed record but led the team to the playoffs multiple times. The decision comes after Borrego's tenure as interim coach, which did not yield a postseason appearance for the Pelicans.
- ▪Jamahl Mosley has been hired as the new head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans.
- ▪He previously coached the Orlando Magic for five seasons before being fired.
- ▪James Borrego served as the Pelicans' interim coach but was not retained.
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