The Pelicans will hire Jamahl Mosley as their next head coach with a five-year contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link).

Team officials have been in “constant communication” with Mosley since he was fired by the Magic on May 4 following their first-round playoff loss, Charania adds. They were able to meet in person during last week’s draft combine in Chicago.

Charania states that the Pelicans believe their situation is similar to Orlando’s in 2021 when Mosley took over following a 21-61 season. He steadily built the Magic into a playoff team that placed a heavy emphasis on having one of the league’s best defenses.

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