Memphis Grizzlies Fire Coach Taylor Jenkins Amid Team Struggles

The Memphis Grizzlies have made a significant change in their coaching staff by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins. The decision comes after a challenging season for the team, marked by inconsistent performance and off-court issues. General Manager Zach Kleiman took full responsibility for the decision, stating that it was made to steer the team in a new direction.

Jenkins, who had been with the Grizzlies since 2019, led the team to the playoffs in recent years but failed to meet expectations this season. The move has sparked discussions about the future of star player Ja Morant, with NBA executives questioning his trade market in light of the coaching change.

The firing of Jenkins has left fans and analysts alike pondering the next steps for the Grizzlies. The team's management is under pressure to make strategic decisions that will improve their performance in the upcoming seasons. As the NBA landscape continues to evolve, the Grizzlies' next moves will be closely watched.

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The Memphis Grizzlies fired Taylor Jenkins, their winningest coach, on Friday with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.

Why did Memphis fire Taylor Jenkins?

In the end, it's clear Jenkins' diminished organizational support coupled with the Grizzlies' decline over the past two months did him in. Despite All-Star point guard Ja Morant missing 30 games due to injury — including the last six — Memphis is 44-29.

Who is the grizzlies coach?

Grizzlies assistant Tuomas Iisalo will take over as the interim head coach for the remainder of this season. Friday's news that Memphis let go of its all-time winningest coach is difficult to reconcile from the outside looking in.

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