Mar 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins reacts in the course of the sport in opposition to the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday regardless of the membership’s 44-29 file.
The Grizzlies entered the day tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fifth-best file within the Western Conference.
Jenkins, 40, has compiled a 250-214 file with three playoff appearances since being employed in June 2019.
“I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this group and this metropolis over the previous six seasons,” Grizzlies president and normal supervisor Zach Kleiman mentioned in an announcement. “This was a troublesome determination, given the constant and tangible improvement of our gamers and general success beneath Taylor’s management. I want Taylor the perfect 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 on account of harm and suspension.
The Grizzlies are coming off a 125-104 loss at Oklahoma City on Thursday evening, extending a hunch 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 file with 214 wins.
The Grizzlies host the Lakers in a vital Western Conference sport on Saturday.
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