The Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking decision to fire Taylor Jenkins. President Zach Keiman released a statement regarding the firing.

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the entire NBA world with the announcement that they would be parting ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. This move comes following a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Memphis Grizzlies stunningly announced they fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday after nearly six full seasons with the team. The Grizzlies will part ways with Jenkins following a 125-104 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, and with Memphis losing five of their last seven games.

Jenkins, the winningest coach in franchise history, has led Memphis to the postseason three times since the 2019-20 season

Jenkins served in various roles with the San Antonio Spurs, Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks before being named coach of the Grizzlies in June 2019. He made it to the Western Conference postseason three years in a row before injuries sidelined the streak in 2023-24.

The Grizzlies battled through injuries to have a bounce-back season and are currently the No. 5 seed in the West.

The Memphis Grizzlies have fired coach Taylor Jenkins with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.

The Memphis Grizzlies' decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins has a profound impact on the Western Conference playoff picture.