There are 37 article(s) tagged Tuomas Iisalo:

• April 2025

  • Herrington: Early returns on Tuomas Iisalo and late-season Grizzlies player trends

    Are the five games since interim coach Tuomas Iisalo took over progress or variance and what are the latest player trends for the Memphis Grizzlies? 

    By Chris Herrington April 08, 2025

  • Get some rest: Grizzlies prepare for perplexing NBA schedule twist

    The Memphis Grizzlies have ample cause for serious complaints about the way the NBA scheduled the last week of their regular season. 

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    Early returns on Tuomas Iisalo and late-season Grizzlies player trends

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2025

  • Should Tuomas Iisalo be Grizz coach? What they are saying in Europe

    “The way they have accepted me and the proposed tinkering on both ends of the floor has been, to me, a very encouraging sign,” Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo said.

    By Drew Hill April 07, 2025

  • Grizzlies Insider: Tuomas Iisalo explains foul trouble approach

    Tuomas Iisalo let Ja Morant play with four fouls Thursday. The interim coach went on to explain his approach toward foul trouble. 

    By Drew Hill April 04, 2025

  • Calkins: Yes, the Grizzlies lost again. But all may not be lost!

    The Grizzlies got scorched by Steph Curry (52 points) as the Warriors passed them in the standings. So is there anything to feel good about? Actually, yes!

     

    By Geoff Calkins April 02, 2025

• March 2025

  • Grizzlies podcast: Memphis fired Taylor Jenkins. What happened?

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the firing of Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and answer questions from readers on social media. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 30, 2025

  • Calkins: It was an ‘insane’ two days for the Grizzlies. Can it lead to better things?

    After an “insane” 48 hours, the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers, 134-127. So how can interim coach Tuomas Iisalo make it better? By doing one important thing.

    By Geoff Calkins March 30, 2025

  • Herrington: Tuomas Iisalo offers Grizzlies different voice, but is it too late?

    The Grizzlies have only eight games left in the regular season, so what’s left to accomplish? “Anything we want,” Ja Morant said. “It’s not like we’re eliminated from the playoffs.”

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    Herrington: Sorting through the aftermath of Taylor Jenkins’ dismissal

    By Chris Herrington March 30, 2025

  • Grizzlies’ interim coach Tuomas Iisalo talks before Lakers game

    Memphis Grizzlies interim head coach Tuomas Iisalo spoke to the media before Saturday’s game with the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum.

    By Drew Hill March 29, 2025

  • Who is Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies’ new interim coach?

    Under Tuomas Iisalo, it’s likely the Grizzlies are going to use more pick-and-roll. 

    By Drew Hill March 28, 2025

• July 2024

  • Grizzlies overhaul assistant coaching staff, add 4 new names

    The Memphis Grizzlies have finalized their coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, adding four new coaches to head coach Taylor Jenkins’ bench. 

    By Drew Hill July 08, 2024

  • Report: Grizzlies hire European assistant coach

    Tuomas Iisalo, 41, is known for running an imaginative offensive scheme, which has been the catalyst for his quick coaching rise.

    By Drew Hill July 06, 2024