Memphis Grizzlies Fire Head Coach Taylor Jenkins in Unexpected Move

The Grizzlies part ways with their all-time winningest coach just nine games before the playoffs, leaving the team without a clear interim replacement.

Taylor Jenkins, who led the Memphis Grizzlies to a 44-29 record this season, was fired on Friday despite the team holding the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
Jenkins departs as the Grizzlies' all-time winningest coach, with a career record of 250-214 over six seasons and three playoff appearances.
The decision comes after Memphis lost four of its last five games, including a blowout defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and a 8-12 record since the All-Star break.
Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman described the firing as a 'difficult decision,' citing Jenkins' contributions to player development and team success without disclosing specific reasons.
With no interim head coach named, the timing of the firing raises concerns about its impact on the team's playoff readiness and future performance.