US EditionGM says firing Grizzlies' coach with 9 games left his decision and in team's best interests
- With nine games remaining in the regular season, Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, who had a 250-214 record and was the winningest coach in the franchise's history since its launch in 1995.
- Kleiman stated the decision was his alone and made in the best interests of the team, emphasizing urgency as a core principle.
- Jenkins faced criticisms regarding his excessive use of players, late-game timeouts, and other in-game decisions, leading to concerns about the team's rotation.
- Kleiman stated that no players were consulted regarding the decision to fire Jenkins, and he is taking responsibility for the team's direction, including the Memphis offense, amid reports of Ja Morant's frustration.
- Taking over as coach is Iisalo, who joined the Grizzlies as an assistant this season and is the first Finnish-born coach in the NBA, with Kleiman expressing excitement about Iisalo's potential with the team as they push towards the playoffs while two-time All-Star Ja Morant is currently questionable due to a left hamstring strain.
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Grizzlies Fired Jenkins for Morant's Benefit
After the sudden firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins with only nine games left in the regular season, facts surrounding his exit from the Memphis Grizzlies are emerging. According to a report from the Athletic, Memphis fired Jenkins to optimize star guard Ja Morant within the team offense. Details of Morant being displeased with the offensive system implemented by Jenkins and new assistant coach Noah LaRoche, who was also fired. As Jenkins tried…
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenGrizzlies GM: Taylor Jenkins fired due to 'urgency' of season
Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said Saturday that the decision to fire coach Taylor Jenkins was "in the best interest of the team."
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GM says firing Grizzlies’ coach with 9 games left his decision and in team’s best interests
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman said Saturday the decision to fire coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games remaining in the regular season with the franchise firmly in the playoff chase was “mine and mine only" and…
GM says firing Grizzlies' coach with 9 games left his decision and in team's best interests
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman said Saturday the decision to fire coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games remaining in the regular season with the franchise firmly in the playoff chase was “mine and mine only” and in the Grizzlies’ best interests. Kleiman spoke to reporters after the Grizzlies’ pregame shootaround for Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers — barely 24 hours after Memphis announced firing Je…
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