New Orleans Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley As Head Coach

The New Orleans Pelicans have officially hired Jamahl Mosley as their next head coach on a reported five-year deal. HoopsHype analyst Cyro Asseo breaks down why Joe Dumars and Troy Weaver targeted Mosley, what he accomplished with the Orlando Magic, and how New Orleans believes he can replicate Orlando’s defensive turnaround and playoff rise. Mosley finished his five-year run in Orlando with a 189-221 record, including 133 wins over the last three seasons and three straight playoff appearances. The Pelicans see similarities between their current roster and the young Magic core Mosley helped develop. Can Mosley unlock the Pelicans’ defensive identity and maximize the talent around Zion Williamson? Catch the full coaching breakdown, analysis, and what this means for New Orleans moving forward. #jamahlmosley #neworleanspelicans #pelicans #nba #nbanews #pelicansnews #orlandomagic #magic #nba2026 #cyroasseo #hoopshype #nbacoaching #zionwilliamson #joedumars #troyweaver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices