MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with their winningest coach, Taylor Jenkins, with the team struggling down the stretch and at risk of losing home-court advantage for the postseason.
The franchise announced the decision Friday.
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Grizzlies called Jenkins into their offices and told him he was fired.
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Jenkins was in his sixth season as Memphis’ coach as the Grizzlies struggled on a West Coast road trip.
Memphis (44-29) lost the first two games at Sacramento and in Portland and still have games left in Los Angeles against the Clippers, at Utah and against the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder before returning home March 29 to face the Los Angeles Lakers.
“I’m genuinely appreciate of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Grizzlies president and GM of basketball operations Zach Kleiman said.
“This was a difficult decision, given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership. I wish Taylor the very best going forward.”
The Grizzlies are in the No. 5 slot in the Western Conference standings as of Jenkins’ firing.
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