Jamahl Mosley

Jamahl Malcolm Mosley (born October 6, 1978) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes and professionally for four seasons overseas.

Mosley began his coaching career in 2005 as a player development coach for the Denver Nuggets. He was promoted to assistant coach in 2007 and served in the same capacity for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks. After seven years with the Mavericks, Mosley was hired as head coach for the Orlando Magic in 2021.

Early life Mosley was born on October 6, 1978, in Milwaukee as the second child to parents James and Deborah Mosley. His parents divorced when he was 6 and he moved to San Diego with his mother and brother when he was 13. He began his career in Mexico with Petroleros de Salamanca in 2001 before he joined the Victoria Titans of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) and was named the league's Best Sixth Man in 2002. Mosley signed with Baloncesto León in 2003 and played there for one season. He split the 2004–05 season with Korihait in Finland and the Seoul Samsung Thunders in South Korea where he finished his playing career.

Coaching career Mosley joined the Denver Nuggets of the NBA as a player development coach and scout in 2005. He was promoted to an assistant coach in 2007.

Orlando Magic (2021–2026) On July 11, 2021, Mosley was named as head coach of the Orlando Magic. In his introductory press conference, Mosley said he wanted a pass-oriented offense that "play with pace", and a "disruptive" defense with strong communication between the players.

On March 12, 2024, Mosley agreed to a four-year extension with the Magic. After the Magic blew a 3–1 series lead against the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, Mosley was fired on May 4, 2026.

New Orleans Pelicans (2026–present) On May 18, 2026, after being fired by the Magic, the New Orleans Pelicans hired Mosley as head coach to replace interim head coach James Borrego.

Head coaching record

Personal life Mosley is married and has three children.