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,

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman told reporters on Saturday that he did not consult players before deciding to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins with nine games remaining in the regular season. Memphis announced Friday that Jenkins had been fired.

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.