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Grizzlies Fire Successful Coach Jenkins With Playoffs in Sight

3/28/2025

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In a shocking move, the Memphis Grizzlies parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins on March 28, 2025, with only nine games remaining in the season. Despite a solid 44-29 record and a tie for fifth in the Western Conference, Jenkins, the franchise's most successful coach, couldn't overcome recent challenges. Tuomas Iisalo steps in as interim coach, hoping to reignite the team's playoff aspirations.

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Story summary

In a shocking move, the Memphis Grizzlies parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins on March 28, 2025, with only nine games remaining in the season. Despite a solid 44-29 record and a tie for fifth in the Western Conference, Jenkins, the franchise's most successful coach, couldn't overcome recent challenges. Tuomas Iisalo steps in as interim coach, hoping to reignite the team's playoff aspirations.