US EditionMemphis Grizzlies fire coach Taylor Jenkins amid 44-29 season
- On Friday, the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, who was in his sixth season with the team.
- Jenkins, named head coach in the summer of 2019, led the Grizzlies to a 250-214 record and three playoff appearances, becoming the franchise's all-time winningest coach.
- Despite regular season success, the team struggled in the postseason, going 9-14, and had an 11-20 record against teams with records above.500.
- Grizzlies President and General Manager Zach Kleiman acknowledged Jenkins' contributions, stating, "I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons," while also calling it a difficult decision.
- The firing, which occurred with nine games remaining in the regular season as the Grizzlies are tied for fourth in the Western Conference, has been described as shocking, especially considering the team's struggles with injuries and inconsistent play in recent games.
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