Tag: Taylor Jenkins

Draymond Almost Joined Grizzlies Before Chaos Unfolded in Memphis

Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), Taylor Jenkins (Memphis Grizzlies)
Summer 2023 to present

Draymond Green nearly joined Memphis in 2023 via sign-and-trade before a $100M Warriors deal. Memphis aimed to replace Dillon Brooks with veteran leadership and tried radical offensive reforms this season.
Green called Warriors teammates to signal his possible departure before Golden State intervened. The Grizzlies revamped coaching staff and offense under assistant Tuomas Iisalo, but lack of buy-in and poor results led to Jenkins’ late-season firing. Internal confusion, front office-driven overhaul, and player skepticism derailed the vision.

Memphis Grizzlies Fire Head Coach Taylor Jenkins Amid Locker Room Fallout and Late-Season

Taylor Jenkins (Memphis Grizzlies)
March 2025

The Grizzlies have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, their all-time winningest coach, following internal concerns about losing the locker room and poor post-All-Star break performance.
Despite playoff position, Memphis made the move citing a need to stabilize ahead of a challenging schedule. Assistant Tuomas Iisalo takes over as interim head coach. The Grizzlies are 44-29 and tied with the Lakers in the West.

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