The Orlando Magic have hired God Shammgod as an assistant coach under head coach Jamahl Mosley, following his departure from the Dallas Mavericks. This move has created vacancies in the Mavericks' coaching staff, which they are filling by adding former Lakers, Cavaliers, and Raptors assistant coach Phil Handy and longtime NBA assistant and former Mavericks player Popeye Jones. Both Handy and Jones have officially agreed to join Jason Kidd's coaching staff in Dallas, alongside Jay Triano and associate head coach Frank Vogel. Popeye Jones, who has a history with Kidd and Mavs president Nico Harrison, returns to Dallas after coaching under Vogel in Indiana. Meanwhile, Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego will remain in New Orleans despite interest from the New York Knicks for a lead assistant role under Mike Brown. The additions of Handy and Jones to the Mavericks' staff have drawn attention due to Handy's recent firing from the Lakers and the notable presence of players and coaches with Lakers ties on the Mavericks roster and staff.