{"id":568312,"date":"2026-01-29T10:38:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/568312\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:38:15","slug":"magic-cornerstone-and-jamahl-mosley-no-longer-see-eye-to-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/568312\/","title":{"rendered":"Magic Cornerstone And Jamahl Mosley No Longer See \u2018Eye-to-Eye\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO \u2014 The Orlando Magic<\/a> face mounting pressure. They have struggled to meet expectations after the blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane<\/a>. The relationship between Paolo Banchero<\/a> and Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley has entered the spotlight as tensions rise.<\/p>\n

Magic\u2019s Paolo Banchero And Jamahl Mosley No Longer See \u2018Eye-to-Eye\u2019
\nLeague Rumors Fuel Speculation
\n\"\"Apr 1, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley looks on during the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

On the latest episode<\/a> of The Hoop Collective Podcast,\u00a0ESPN\u2019s Tim MacMahon said \u201ca lot of talk around the league\u201d suggests Banchero and Mosley \u201cmight not be seeing eye to eye.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rumors have circulated all season that something feels off between the two. Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal reported<\/a> a disconnect in November. The Magic organization has felt the impact. Coaches and players have shown \u201cnoticeable tension during games and timeouts.\u201d<\/p>\n

On-Court Struggles Add Pressure<\/p>\n

Banchero signed a five-year rookie max extension in the offseason. He has not taken the expected leap after winning Rookie of the Year and making the All-Star team. The 23-year-old averages 21.9 points. He shoots a career-low 29.2 percent from three. That mark sits below his career average of 22.3 points.<\/p>\n

Banchero has drawn scrutiny for his jump shooting struggles. Among 137 players with 75 or more pull-up jumpers, he ranks 136th<\/a> in effective field goal percentage. He shoots 37 percent from mid-range. He shoots 29.2<\/a> percent from three.<\/p>\n

Mosley Responds to the Chatter<\/p>\n

The Magic sit eighth in the East at 24-22. They recently snapped a four-game losing streak against Miami. Mosley has coached the team since 2021. He led Orlando to the playoffs in 2024 and 2025.<\/p>\n

Pre-game in Miami I asked #Magic<\/a> coach Jamahl Mosley about Tim MacMahon\u2019s comments on an ESPN podcast that he and Paolo Banchero \u201cmight not be seeing eye-to-eye.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, I don\u2019t really have reactions to that,\u201d Mosley said. \u201cI think that\u2019s outside opinion\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

Full remarks: pic.twitter.com\/rt6gQKkdMz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jason Beede (@therealBeede) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Before facing Miami, Mosley addressed the chatter surrounding him and Banchero. He brushed off the speculation in comments to The Orlando Sentinel.
\u201cYeah, I don\u2019t really have reactions to that,\u201d he said. \u201cI think that\u2019s outside opinion. Everybody\u2019s fair to have their opinion on that. What me and Paolo have is a constant level of competitiveness. We want to find a way to get a win.\u201d
\u201cNo one\u2019s happy when you\u2019re on a losing streak. And there shouldn\u2019t be happiness on a losing streak. I don\u2019t give too much to those versus what\u2019s going on in our locker room. Our guys have that edge. They want to find a way to get a win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mosley did not deny a rift. He chose to downplay it instead. That response will not quiet scrutiny. The league will continue to monitor the situation. Where there is smoke in the NBA, fire often follows.<\/p>\n

Credit:\u00a9 Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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