As the Orlando Magic move into a full rebuilding process, coach Steve Clifford and the franchise have agreed together to a parting, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
Clifford, who led the Magic to the playoffs in successive seasons prior to this year, had several meetings with management over recent weeks that ultimately drove what's been described to ESPN as a "mutual decision," sources said.
In the end, the timelines of the Magic's rebuild and Clifford's station were no longer aligned.
The Magic will commence a coaching search immediately, joining Boston and Portland with current openings.