The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday regardless of the membership’s 44-29 report.
The Grizzlies entered the day tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fifth-best report within the Western Convention.
Jenkins, 40, has compiled a 250-214 report with three playoff appearances since being employed in June 2019.
“I am genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this crew and this metropolis over the previous six seasons,” Grizzlies president and normal supervisor Zach Kleiman mentioned in a press release. “This was a troublesome choice, given the constant and tangible growth of our gamers and general success beneath Taylor’s management. I want Taylor the easiest going ahead.”
Memphis turned issues round this season after a 27-55 marketing campaign in 2023-24, which was marred by the absence of star guard Ja Morant for 73 video games because of damage and suspension.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 125-104 loss at Oklahoma Metropolis on Thursday evening, extending a stoop that has seen them drop 5 of their previous seven video games.
Jenkins signed a multi-year contract extension with the Grizzlies in June 2022. He beforehand labored as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks (2018-19) and Atlanta Hawks (2013-18).
He departs because the winningest coach in Grizzlies historical past. Lionel Hollins held the earlier franchise report with 214 wins.
The Grizzlies host the Lakers in a vital Western Convention recreation on Saturday.
–Subject Degree Media
