The Memphis Grizzlies stunningly announced they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday after nearly six full seasons with the team. The Grizzlies will part ways with Jenkins following a 125-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, and with Memphis losing five of their last seven games.
Nonetheless, the decision comes as a massive surprise as the Grizzlies are fifth in the Western Conference with a 44-29 record, and are on track to make another playoff appearance. Over Jenkins's time with Memphis, he set the franchise record for coaching wins with a 250-214 record and made three trips to the postseason, leading the team to one postseason series win in 2022.
