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It shocked most of the basketball world when the Memphis Grizzlies let go of head coach Taylor Jenkins as the team is amidst a fairly successful season. The firing has led to questions surrounding the future of Grizzlies star Ja Morant as more information is reported regarding the guard’s outlook on the team. On ESPN’s […]

The Boston Celtics will visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at FedEx Forum. Jaylen Brown is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a posterior impingement in his right knee. Here’s everything we know about Brown’s injury and playing status vs. the Grizzlies. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

Ja Morant admitted it was tough dealing with the news of the Memphis Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins. The Grizzlies moved on from Jenkins after six seasons, which the coach led the team to three playoff appearances. This included a run to the West Semis in 2022, losing to eventual champs Golden State in […]

The Boston Celtics will battle the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at the FedEx Forum. Two playoff teams gear up for some action in Memphis as we continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 37-20. Also, they are 8-2 in the past 10 games against the Grizzlies, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies turned heads last Friday when they announced the decision to move on from long-time head coach Taylor Jenkins. Many were baffled, which is expected considering the team’s winning record (44-29 when the news broke) and how they’re in contention for a playoff spot. Perhaps the recent influx of losses had something to […]

Recently, the Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world by parting ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins with less than a month to go until the playoffs, which are slated to begin in late April. The Grizzlies have hit some roadblocks as of late but are still in solid position in the Western Conference, causing many […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were hoping Tuomas Iisalo would provide a new-coach bump, but LeBron James and Luka Doncic put an end to those plans quickly. Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) was able to give the new head coach 31 minutes, managing 22 points (9-23 FGA), 10 assists, eight rebounds, and a steal. However, the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had shock towards the Memphis Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins. The Grizzlies made the decision on Friday, ending Jenkins’ stint after six seasons. He led them to three playoff appearances, including a West Semis appearance in 2022. He was about to lead them to their fourth under his tenure before […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ turbulent week extended beyond the sidelines as details emerged surrounding a heated exchange between teammates Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama during the team’s 140-103 blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The incident, which took place during a timeout, was brought to light in a recent report by The Athletic’s Sam […]

After the Memphis Grizzlies shockingly fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, there has been a multitude talking points around the league surrounding the future of star Ja Morant. It certainly seems like many reports also question Morant’s future with the Grizzlies, but the latest from The Athletic goes into detail about the new offense this season […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking decision when they fired Taylor Jenkins with only nine games remaining in the regular season and despite being in a heated playoff race in the Western Conference. But the move to fire Jenkins could have been a long time coming, even tracing back to the offseason. The Grizzlies may […]

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the NBA world on Friday when they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins amid a tough playoff race in the Western Conference. The organization immediately named assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo as interim head coach with nine games remaining in the regular season. Prior to the Grizzlies’ next game, one with heavy playoff […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have officially listed Ja Morant as questionable for Saturday night’s critical Western Conference matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams, tied at 44-29 and locked in a tight playoff race, will tip off Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. Morant has missed the Grizzlies’ last six games due to a left […]

The Memphis Grizzlies’ abrupt decision to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins has sent shockwaves through the NBA, sparking questions about the franchise’s direction and the future of star point guard Ja Morant. Despite holding a 44-29 record and being on the verge of securing a playoff spot, the front office’s unexpected move suggests […]

In an unexpected decision, the Memphis Grizzlies dismissed head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday afternoon, parting ways with one of the NBA’s most respected coaches just weeks before the playoffs. Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone weighed in on the surprising move. “I was shocked. Shocking and odd at the same time. There’s gotta be […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had a positive injury update to provide on star guard Ja Morant ahead of Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Memphis revealed an early injury report on Friday, the day before the contest. It shows that Morant will carry a questionable status while he continues recovering from a hamstring strain. Morant has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Tennessee for a showdown with the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. It is a possible first-round playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Grizzlies prediction and pick. Here are the Lakers-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Lakers-Grizzlies Odds Los Angeles […]

The Memphis Grizzlies (44-29) are trying to find a new identity with less than a month to go until the playoffs start. Hours after firing head coach Taylor Jenkins, the organization is parting ways with assistants Noah LaRoche and Patrick St. Andrews, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Shams Charania. Considering that general manager Zach […]

Former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins offered candid insight into the Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, calling the move both surprising and foreseeable during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today. The Grizzlies announced Jenkins’ dismissal Friday afternoon, less than 24 hours after a 125-104 loss to the NBA-leading Oklahoma City […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are preparing for the NBA playoffs, but have been handling an abrupt setback with its coaching staff. The Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday, and are naming assistant Tuomas Iisalo as the interim head coach, sources tell ESPN, per Shams Charania. “Iisalo, a native of Finland, is a former Finnish […]

Following an injury-ridden 2023-24 NBA campaign, the consensus was that head coach Taylor Jenkins was entering a make-or-break year with the Memphis Grizzlies. However, most people expected the organization to see the entire season through before making a decision on the man’s future. The Grizzlies stunningly dismissed Jenkins from his HC post on Friday, with […]

Taylor Jenkins’ net worth in 2025 is $5 million. Jenkins is the former head coach for the Memphis Grizzlies after they shockingly fired him with just nine games remaining in the 2024-25 season. As a coach, he also led the Austin Toros to an NBA D-League championship. Here is a closer look at Taylor Jenkins’ […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins, the team announced on Friday afternoon. Jenkins, 40, served as the head coach of the team since the start of the 2019-20 season, taking the Grizzlies to the playoffs three consecutive seasons. He led Memphis to their first playoff series win in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right hip strain. Here’s everything we know about Williams’ injury and playing status vs. the Grizzlies. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Jalen Williams […]

The feisty, in-fighting Memphis Grizzlies shook off a sluggish start to dominate the Utah Jazz (140-103),  snapping a three-game losing streak. Desmond Bane (21 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block) led by example and even sparked up a heated conversation with Santi Aldama after Jaren Jackson Jr. went to the locker room. […]

The Grizzlies are playing well, but the Thunder might be the hottest team in the NBA. This is a giant game out West for playoff seeding, too. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Thunder prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are 44-28 but have lost three of the last four games. With […]

The Memphis Grizzlies took care of business Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center but not before a heated moment took place on the winning team’s bench during a break in the contest. While the Grizzlies were on a huddle, Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama got into a confrontation that led to the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies need to flip the script for the NBA regular-season stretch run, especially with Ja Morant (hamstring/shoulder) nursing multiple injuries. With Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama still knocking off rust related to their respective stints on the sidelines, Taylor Jenkins has enough data to trust Desmond Bane with the keys to the offense. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies hit the road to take on the Utah Jazz Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Grizzlies-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Grizzlies-Jazz Odds Memphis Grizzlies: -10 […]

It is getting hard to ignore how the fifth-placed Memphis Grizzlies have been getting bullied off of the boards and out of the paint recently. Unfortunately, Santi Aldama is more of a sharpshooting, backdoor-cutting swingman who cannot be counted on to come up with rebounds or rim protection consistently. Thankfully, the fix is straightforward. Jaren […]

It’s been a tough 2025 for Ja Morant’s gut-punched Memphis Grizzlies as they keep taking uppercuts to the chin that would make the late George Foreman blush. Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr, and Desmond Bane have all spent time on the shelf due to injuries. Taylor Jenkins has been juggling lineups while remaining uncommittal when it […]

Only three weeks remain in the 2024-25 NBA regular season. There isn’t much time for teams to go on a run before the playoffs and play-in tournament start, which is why we have reached the most important time of the season. For some of the top teams in the NBA power rankings like the Los […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are searching for answers with just under a dozen games left in the regular season. Taylor Jenkins needs someone to step up soon or Ja Morant and Desmond Bane will have to shoulder immense offensive burdens. Sure, Santi Aldama, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Jaylen Wells are a formidable secondary trio but the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies keep getting stark reminders that ingredients are missing from their recipe for success in the Western Conference. Unforced errors leading to turnovers and foul trouble are two huge on-court issues. However, The Grizzlies (43-28) are grappling with a rash of injuries that have derailed their momentum at a critical juncture. Ja Morant […]

After Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins pegged a role for Brandon Clarke in the postseason, the Grizzlies announced Clarke’s season has come to an end. Clarke suffered a PCL strain in Wednesday’s 115-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, per Grizzlies PR’s X, formerly Twitter. “Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL strain […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are getting plenty of wake-up calls lately, though it seems the locker room is not quite responding to the alarms. A 128-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers is just another bump in the road for Taylor Jenkins as the NBA Playoffs loom. Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke were out due to […]

The under-fire Memphis Grizzlies have a problem: they practically give away points to Western Conference foes and the FedEx Forum’s most loyal fans are losing faith. Yes, there are a lot of Fs to go around the grading scale in this locker room. While Taylor Jenkins has noticed some improvement recently, second-chance points, turnovers, fast break […]

Ja Morant has struggled to remain healthy for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. The star point guard has only played in 43 games, and he has missed three straight contests due to a few different injury concerns. In addition to his ongoing shoulder problems after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum, Morant has […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Southern California for a showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers. It is a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Grizzlies-Clippers prediction and pick. The Clippers lead the head-to-head series 59-51. Amazingly, they have won five games in a row against the Grizzlies and […]