With just nine games left before the playoffs start, here is some insight as to why the Memphis Grizzlies decided to let go of Taylor Jenkins now.

The Memphis Grizzlies announced on Friday they have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, who's been with the team since 2019.

Ja Morant is no fan of the new offense installed this year at the request of the front office. So how does this work long term?

The Grizzlies have announced the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins. It’s a surprising late-season move for a team that’s solidly in the playoff picture and fighting for home court in a first-round series.

Jenkins was the fifth longest-tenured coach with his current club in the league, behind only San Antonio’s Gregg Popovich, Miami’s Erik Spoelstra, Golden State’s Steve Kerr, and Denver’s Michael Malon

Notably, Jaren Jackson Jr. leads the team with an impressive scoring average of 23.1 points plus 5.9 rebounds, while Morant contributes significantly with 20.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. One key takeaway from their last game was the remarkable performance of their bench, which ranked first in the league with an average of 45.8 points.

Sitting at No. 5 in the Western Conference, the Grizzlies decided to dump Jenkins without immediately announcing an interim coach.

The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday despite the club's 44-29 record. The Grizzlies entered the day tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the fifth-best record in the Western Conference.