The Memphis Grizzlies are 44-29 and are currently the 5th seed in the Western Conference. While they’ve lost four of their last five, their recent skid shouldn’t be too much of a concern. However, the team announced on Tuesday that they were firing head coach Taylor Jenkins.
With Ja Morant sidelined due to injury, most had expected Memphis to simply gear up for the playoffs like usual, so the abrupt firing sent shockwaves through the NBA world. Many NBA fans are confused, although some Grizzlies fans appeared to be delighted with the decision.
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Firing a coach 3 weeks before the playoffs something we don’t know surely
— Teg???? (@IQfor3) March 28, 2025
Never seen a fanbase of a team with such a good record be so happy their coach got fired lol, why?
— Jay (@rsgonads) March 28, 2025
JA IS FREEE pic.twitter.com/ZPHt9jH6mB
— ???? (@ralphiboi5) March 28, 2025
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Grizzlies are 44-29…. Jenkins has most wins in franchise history….. am I missing something here?
— ???? King B ???? (@BrandonB3062) March 28, 2025
44-29? 8 GAMES BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS THIS IS ridiculous
— Astro (@CrAstro2) March 28, 2025
how the grizzlies just did Taylor Jenkins pic.twitter.com/dXAp8AtdXE
— 4 (@J4LENFN) March 28, 2025
The Grizzlies announced on Tuesday that assistant Tuomas Iisalo will serve as the interim head coach.
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