Magic fire coach Jacque Vaughn; GM says team stuck in a rut

For several weeks, Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan has felt the team has been stuck in a rut. He’s hoping a change of leadership on the bench will get them out of it. Citing a “stalled” growth process, the Magic fired Jacque Vaughn as coach Thursday after 2 1/2 seasons, ending the tenure of the first-time head coach brought in to help rebuild the franchise. The Magic made the move following a 15-37 start to the season and after a series of lopsided losses during a 10-game losing streak. It is the Magic’s second skid of at least five games since the start of 2015. Assistant James Borrego has been named interim coach. – AP