The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the basketball community by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins just before a crucial game against the Lakers and with the NBA playoffs on the horizon. Jenkins, who had a .539 winning percentage, now becomes a prime candidate for future coaching roles. This surprising move comes after the Grizzlies' struggles in the latter part of the season, and it raises questions about their playoff readiness. The timing is especially peculiar, given the upcoming matchup against the Lakers, who they are projected to face in the first round of the playoffs.
Taylor Jenkins was called into the Grizzlies office this morning and was fired in person, sources tell ESPN. Stunning dismissal. Jenkins now becomes one of the top head coaching candidates for the upcoming cycle.
Admittedly, Memphis hasn't been great in the second half of the season. The Grizzlies have lost 4 out of their last 5 and are 8-11 since the All-Star break.
The Lakers and Grizzlies, as the standings currently sit, are projected to play one another in the first round. As of his firing, the two teams have identical 44-29 records.
The timing of the firing is bizarre, as both teams are in a tight playoff race, and the Grizzlies are only 1.5 games back of the three seed.
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