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Why Did the Grizzlies Fire Coach Taylor Jenkins? Update Before Playoffs

The NBA playoffs are set to begin in mid-April, and the Memphis Grizzlies have just fired their head coach. Find out more about the reason behind the decision here.

Image Credit: Getty ImagesThe NBA playoffs are almost here, and with just nine games left in the regular season, the Memphis Grizzlies announced they are parting ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins had previously served as an assistant with the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, both under Coach Mike Budenholzer. In a statement, Grizzlies’ President and General Manager of Basketball Operations Zach Kleiman said, “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons.

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