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Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there

The New Orleans Pelicans are closing in on their next head coach. After firing Willie Green and spending most of the season with James Borrego as interim head coach, the Pelicans have narrowed their coaching search down to four finalists, according to the Athletic’s Sam Amick. Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve […] The post Rajon Rondo among 4 finalists for Pelicans head coaching job, with 1 wild card still out there appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic rumors: Will Billy Donovan’s infamous 180 on job in 2007 hurt his chances now?

The inevitable finally happened on Monday, as the Orlando Magic fired Jamahl Mosley as coach following their first-round exit in the playoffs. The Magic blew a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons, which probably felt like adding insult to injury for Mosley. Following Mosley’s firing, Billy Donovan’s name has popped up again. There were already […] The post Magic rumors: Will Billy Donovan’s infamous 180 on job in 2007 hurt his chances now? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tracy McGrady did not hold back on Magic after 3-1 chokejob

History repeated itself in an unfortunate way for the Orlando Magic in their opening round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. Just like they did in 2003, the Magic took a three-games-to-one series lead over the Pistons, only to see Detroit rebound and win three straight games to take the series. The decisive game […] The post Tracy McGrady did not hold back on Magic after 3-1 chokejob appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chicago Bulls Named Top Potential Landing Spot for Recently Fired Head Coach

Jamahl Mosley is looking for a new gig after he was fired by the Orlando Magic after three straight first-round losses.The Chicago Bulls are one of the few teams in the league actively looking for a new head coach, so they make sense as a destination for Mosley.Chicago Bulls Named Top Landing Spot For Jamahl […] The post Chicago Bulls Named Top Potential Landing Spot for Recently Fired Head Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tom Thibodeau is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job

Tom Thibodeau may soon be dropping down from the rafters again. The former NBA Coach of the Year Thibodeau is being mentioned in connection with the Orlando Magic head coaching job. Steve Popper of Newsday reported on Monday that Thibodeau is a possible replacement for ex-Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley. Orlando made the decision earlier … The post Tom Thibodeau is being linked to 1 NBA head coaching job appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff gets brutally honest about Magic’s Jamahl Mosley firing

As Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was awarded a contract extension after coming back down from a 3-1 series deficit to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Jamahl Mosley would get unfortunate news. After the Pistons pulled off a comeback stun from 3-1, the Magic made the decision to […] The post Pistons’ J.B. Bickerstaff gets brutally honest about Magic’s Jamahl Mosley firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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J.B. Bickerstaff gets new contract after Pistons overcome 3-1 deficit

The Detroit Pistons somehow overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic and advance to the semifinals in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Next up is a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and one day before Game 1, the Pistons gave head coach J.B. Bickerstaff a new contract extension. The team announced the news … The post J.B. Bickerstaff gets new contract after Pistons overcome 3-1 deficit appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Jamahl Mosley Issues Statement After Being Fired by Magic

Former Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has issued a statement after he was fired by the team on Monday. The team fired their head coach after the Magic lost 4-3 in the first round to the Detroit Pistons after blowing a 3-1 series lead, including a 22-point lead in Game 6, where the team […] The post Jamahl Mosley Issues Statement After Being Fired by Magic appeared first on HEAVY.

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Paolo Banchero Gets Real About Orlando Magic’s Ceiling After Another First-Round Elimination

Paolo Banchero expressed frustration during the post-game press conference after facing an early playoff exit for the third consecutive year, stating the team is not good enough for the Eastern Conference Finals or NBA Finals

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Shams shuts down all Dusty May-Magic chatter amid Jamahl Mosley firing

On Monday morning, the Orlando Magic made headlines by firing head coach Jamahl Mosley less than 24 hours after their playoff loss to the Detroit Pistons. In that series, the Magic went up 3-1 before becoming the second team in these playoffs to squander such a lead, and now, the search is on for the […] The post Shams shuts down all Dusty May-Magic chatter amid Jamahl Mosley firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic rumors: Tom Thibodeau named head coach candidate after Jamahl Mosley firing

The Orlando Magic are in need of a new head coach after firing Jamahl Mosley, and they might reach for a highly experienced coach this offseason. In the aftermath of a seven-game first-round playoff series loss, made only more painful by the 3-1 lead they blew, the Magic fired Mosley today. Mosley had been Orlando’s […] The post Magic rumors: Tom Thibodeau named head coach candidate after Jamahl Mosley firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley and Paolo Banchero had strained relationship

The Orlando Magic fired head coach Jamahl Mosley on Monday after his team blew a 3-1 series lead in the NBA Playoffs. There were plenty of other reasons for his dismissal, however. Paolo Banchero’s strong relationship with Mosley faltered this season, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Banchero was unhappy with how often Mosley opted … The post Jamahl Mosley and Paolo Banchero had strained relationship appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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2 Coaches Michigan Should Target If Dusty May Joins Magic After Jamahl Mosley’s Exit

Michigan’s basketball program is riding a remarkable wave of success after clinching the NCAA championship just under a month ago. However, could this positive momentum be on the brink of fading? Wolverines head coach Dusty May has made a name for himself as one of the premier coaches in the game this season, and there’s […] The post 2 Coaches Michigan Should Target If Dusty May Joins Magic After Jamahl Mosley’s Exit appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Magic must hire Billy Donovan to replace Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse

The Orlando Magic made things interesting in the first round of the playoffs against the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons, and they had a 3-1 series lead at one point. Before the series, there were a lot of rumblings surrounding the Magic and how some big changes could be on the way, most specifically, moving […] The post Why Magic must hire Billy Donovan to replace Jamahl Mosley after playoff collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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5 Coaches Orlando Magic Could Consider After Jamahl Mosley Firing

Add the Orlando Magic to the list of NBA teams searching for a new head coach. For a moment, the Magic looked like they could potentially put together one of the most shocking upsets of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. As the eighth seed, the Orlando Magic held a 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. […] The post 5 Coaches Orlando Magic Could Consider After Jamahl Mosley Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

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