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It did not take long for Jamahl Mosley to find a new job, as he was hired by the New Orleans Pelicans as their coach after getting axed by the Orlando Magic just two weeks ago.
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Mosley will replace James Borrego, who held an interim position following the firing of Willie Green in November.
Now that Mosley is on board, the front office is expected to shift its focus to the roster, particularly with Zion Williamson , Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones, and Jordan Poole, all of whom have been mentioned in trade rumors.
But according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Williamson might not go anywhere .
"The big question moving forward in New Orleans now is, will Zion Williamson be part of this next iteration of Pelicans teams? From what I was told during this interview process with coaches, the plan is to hold on to Zion, to keep him in New Orleans," said Mannix on NBA on NBC.
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"He's got two full years left on his contract, and maybe one of the silver linings in a disappointing 25-26 season was that Zion was relatively healthy."
The oft-injured star played 62 games—the second-most of his career—averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.0 steals.
Mosley would want to begin his campaign in New Orleans with a bona fide go-to guy, and Williamson fits the bill. Also, do not forget that he is just 25 years old.
Due to concerns with his health, the former No. 1 pick has been repeatedly linked to trade rumors, with some pundits urging the Pelicans to move forward without Williamson .
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Last month, he stated that he wants to stay in New Orleans.
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