The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the entire NBA world with the announcement that they would be parting ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. This move comes following a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
It was a shock to everyone and left many wondering what the reason was.
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With the postseason coming up in just a few weeks, the decision to fire Jenkins is a strange one. Memphis saw great success under the leadership of Jenkins as he went 250-214 during his time with the team.
Jenkins was awarded the Western Conference Coach of the Month three times in his tenure and finished as No. 2 in the Coach of the Year voting during the 2021-22 campaign. This decision is a strange one, especially with the postseason quickly approaching.
Jenkins has been praised for his ability to maximize players' skill sets, but it seems the front office wanted a change. So what's next for the Grizzlies following this shocking decision?
Memphis currently holds a record of 44-29 on the season, sitting in the No. 5 spot of the Western Conference standings. The Grizzlies were in the midst of a bounce-back year following an injury-riddled season last year.
Many believe that Memphis could do some damage in the postseason due to its strong core group. But without Jenkins, the team will now put their fate in the hands of an interim coach.
On the court, Memphis still packs a punch, being led by star guard Ja Morant. Morant and co-star Jaren Jackson Jr. will be a force to deal with in the postseason.
However, nobody knows how this firing will affect this team. The Grizzlies have been led by Jenkins for the past few years, so his absence could be felt throughout the organization.
Coaching changes typically don't happen this late into the season, leaving much of the future up in the air. The Grizzlies are clinging to a top-six seed right now, but this move has the potential to create a lot of problems going forward this season.
Either the team will fully band together, or they will collapse, wasting a strong redemption year.
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This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM.