Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman fired coach Taylor Jenkins, citing the team’s best interest and a need for urgency. With a 44-29 record but recent struggles against top teams, the decision was made to move forward with interim coach Tuomas Lisalo. Kleiman stated that players were not consulted and denied reports of Ja Morant’s unhappiness influencing the decision. With only nine games left in the regular season, Kleiman acknowledged that sweeping changes to the team’s style of play may not be possible. Plans for a coaching search remain unclear as the focus shifts to the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman (briefly) addresses Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘Urgency is a core principle of ours’
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