Inside the Grizzlies' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins

Draymond Green almost left the Warriors to join the Grizzlies in 2023, but a last-minute $100 million extension kept him in Golden State. The Grizzlies sought Green’s leadership and toughness to help them progress after a disappointing season, eventually firing coach Taylor Jenkins in a bid to optimize Ja Morant’s development. Memphis experimented with innovative offensive concepts but struggled to implement them effectively, leading to a late-season coaching shakeup.

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