this Memphis Grizzlies Despite being the fifth seed at the Western Conference on Friday, Taylor Jenkins fired head coach Taylor Jenkins. The shocking decision to separate from Jenkins was only won in nine regular season games NBA Playoffs start.
“I really appreciate Taylor’s contribution to this team and to the city,” Zach Kleiman, Grizzlies president and general manager of basketball operations, said in a statement posted on social media.
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New Orleans Pelicans head coach Taylor Jenkins played against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 9, 2025 at the Smoothie King Center. (Stephen Lew-Imagn image)
“It was a tough decision, given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership. I hope Taylor will move forward the best.”
Grizzlies are 44-29, despite their record with Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers held a face-to-face decisive game. With the decisive game, the Lakers ranked fourth in the Grizzlies.
The decision to fire Jenkins was to lose 125-104 to the top seeds at the Western Conference, i.e. Oklahoma City Thunderbolt.
Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins played against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 27, 2025 at the Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams-Imagn image)
The Grizzlies are 5-5 in the last ten games as they will continue to playoffs with the Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Clippers and Warriors are 41-31, while the Timberwolves are 41-32.
Jenkins, 40, was hired in 2019, 250-214 during his Grizzlies service. Jenkins’ 250 wins were the biggest coaching win in franchise history.
Last season, the team struggled to serve as the planet’s defender 27-55 Ja Morant Only nine games were played due to injuries and suspension.
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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins played against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 27, 2025 at the Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams-Imagn image)
With Morant regaining the game, the Grizzlies have improved this season and will make the playoffs unless they have a disastrous final nine games.
As of the time of writing, the interim head coach has not been appointed.
The Grizzlies’ next game is against the Lakers at home at 8:00 pm EST, and they will be in a crucial game with other coaches.
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