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28 March 2025

• [Fadeaway World] - Memphis Grizzlies Shockingly Fire Head Coach Taylor Jenkins
  The Memphis Grizzlies have fired Taylor Jenkins as their head coach.
• [NBC Sports] - Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games left before playoffs
  The Grizzlies battled through injuries to have a bounce-back season and are currently the No. 5 seed in the West.
• [Last Word on Sports] - Taylor Jenkins Out of Memphis – Who Steps In?
  The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the entire league by firing their head coach Taylor Jenkins with just nine games left in the season. Two years ago, the Grizzlies were the up-and-coming team. Last year, injuries and suspension to derailed their season. This year, they are back among the top teams in the crowded Western Conference, performing at a high level. So what more does the team want? Taylor Jenkins Out of Memphis – Who Steps In? Jenkins leaves the team as the Grizzlies are sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference, despite their franchise player, Morant, playing only 43 games so far. The Grizzlies issued the following , saying, “I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons. This was a difficult decision, given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor's leadership. I wish Taylor the very best going forward." Jenkins served as the head coach of the team since the 2019-20 season. That was the same season Ja was named Rookie of the Year. During his tenure, the team made the playoffs three times, losing in the first round twice, and making the Conference Semi-Finals once. They won 50+ games two times. After last season, the Grizzlies changed almost his entire coaching staff. Who will step in right now? The Grizzlies do not have a long-standing assistant coach on the bench who can make a seamless transition. Did the Grizzlies Outdo the Bucks? Firing a coach three weeks might be one of the worst decisions a franchise can make. It looks like the Memphis Grizzlies looked at the Milwaukee Bucks from last year, and said, “Hold my beer”. The Bucks fired Adrian Griffin who won nearly 70% of their games and was at the time. The Bucks were in second place in the Eastern Conference, and afterward, their season went down. Truth be told, a winning coach doesn’t get fired for no reason just a few weeks before the playoffs. The Bucks fired Griffin after his worsened relationship with star player and that was months before the playoffs. Who Can Take Over? When you fire a coach three weeks before the playoffs, perhaps you have a quality candidate to step in besides promoting an assistant. Even if they promote an assistant for the rest of the season Memphis could be eyeing an experienced head coach in the summer. The Grizzlies are in the fifth spot in the Western Conference, with hopes of being among the biggest contenders. They want to go , and for that, they could need a veteran coach. The first name that comes to mind is Mike Brown, a two-time Coach of the Year winner. He is a strong candidate for any team. A defensive-minded coach, he can bolster ’s . He has served as an assistant during the Golden State Warriors championships in 2017, 2018, and 2022. The only thing that can stop him is he signed a three-year extension with the Kings before being fired, so he might not be rushing to get back to the sidelines. Frank Vogel is another defensive coach who is available on the market. He won a championship with the Lakers but didn’t have any success in Phoenix last year. His leadership amongst veterans has been questioned, namely in Phoenix. If the Grizzlies want an offensive coach, Mike D’Antoni is a name that they can try. He is the oldest on this list, and his most memorable coaching stint was with the Houston Rockets. But he hasn’t enjoyed any success since. An unconventional candidate might be Chris Quinn, a former assistant coach with the Miami Heat. During his time in Miami, the team has finished with an above .500 record in eight of ten seasons. A former point guard, he has the knowledge, experience, and relationships with players. He is also a former Spurs player, a huge selling point for coaches lately. Photo credit: © Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [ClutchPoints] - Grizzlies fire Taylor Jenkins in shocking coaching change
  The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins, the team announced on Friday afternoon. Jenkins, 40, served as the head coach of the team since the start of the 2019-20 season, taking the Grizzlies to the playoffs three consecutive seasons. He led Memphis to their first playoff series win in […] The post appeared first on .
• [Fansided: Beale Street Bears] - Recent altercation hints at why Grizzlies may have fired Taylor Jenkins
  The Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on March 28, but recent footage may help explain why.
• [Yardbarker] - Grizzlies make shocking decision just weeks before playoffs
  The Grizzlies appear locked into their fourth playoff appearance in the last five seasons. However, that is not good enough for Memphis, as HC Taylor Jenkins was fired on Friday.
• [Newsweek] - What's Next For Grizzlies Following Shocking Firing of Taylor Jenkins?
  The Memphis Grizzlies surprisingly fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, so what's next?
• [NBA Analysis Network] - Memphis Grizzlies fans react as Taylor Jenkins sacked despite top-five placing, team release statement
  Memphis Grizzlies fans react as head coach Taylor Jenkins was shockingly fired by the franchise this 2024-25 season.
• [Sports Illustrated] - Taylor Jenkins Firing Causes Grizzlies NBA Championship Odds to Plummett
  The Memphis Grizzlies' odds to win the NBA Championship continue to fall after news broke on Friday that they have parted ways with their head coach, Taylor Jen
• [Sports Illustrated] - NBA Fans React to Memphis Grizzlies Firing Coach Taylor Jenkins
  The Memphis Grizzlies have lost four of their last five games to fall to 44-29 on the season and sit tied for fourth place in the Western Conference. With just