8:35am: The Magic have officially announced Mosley’s contract extension, confirming in a press release that it runs through 2027/28.
“Jamahl and his staff have done a tremendous job not only this season, but since we hired him back in 2021,” president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said in a statement. “His preparation, work ethic, ability to connect with the players, and passion he brings to the job every day brings positive results, both on the court and off. We are very happy to have Jamahl lead the Magic for years to come.”
8:14am: The Magic have agreed to a new long-term contract with Jamahl Mosley, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reports that Orlando’s head coach is set to sign a four-year extension that will take him through the 2027/28 season.
Mosley, who was hired by the Magic to replace Steve Clifford in 2021, got off to a slow start with a rebuilding Orlando club, leading the team to a 22-60 record in ’21/22. However, he has improved upon that mark in each of the two subsequent seasons.
The Magic went 34-48 last season and are 37-28 so far in ’23/24. Overall, Mosley has a modest 93-136 (.406) record, but he has Orlando on pace to post its highest winning percentage since 2010/11 and well positioned to earn its first playoff berth since 2020.
As Wojnarowski notes, the Magic’s defensive turnaround under Mosley has been impressive. After ranking 26th in defensive rating during Clifford’s final season, the team improved each year under Mosley and is currently fifth in the NBA with a 111.3 defensive rating this season.
Prior to being hired by the Magic, Mosley spent seven years as a Mavericks assistant under Rick Carlisle. He transitioned from playing to coaching in 2005 and began his coaching career with stints in Denver (2005-10) and Cleveland (2010-14).
Mosley’s initial contract with the Magic was reported at the time to be a four-year deal, but it’s possible that fourth year (2024/25) was a team option. Based on Wojnarowski’s reporting, it sounds like the new four-year extension will begin in ’24/25, perhaps replacing that option year.
Great Job Jamahl.