Jaren Jackson Jr (Memphis Grizzlies)
October 2025
Jackson returned to preseason action ahead of schedule after toe surgery, easing concerns about opening-night availability under new coach Tuomas Iisalo. Minutes now target conditioning and lineup reps. His two-way impact remains central as Memphis resets schemes in Iisalo’s first full year.
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.