There’s much to learn about Tuomas Iisalo. Even for Grizzlies players.
Tuomas Iisalo surprised GG Jackson when he dunked after a practice last season. What else is there to learn about Iisalo, the new Grizzlies coach?
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July 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Salt Lake City Summer League standouts
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong summer league start for GG Jackson and other notable topics from the Grizzlies’ three games in Salt Lake City.
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May 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Lottery reaction, TJ Shorts and value rankings
On this episode of The Daily Memphian’s Memphis Grizzlies podcast, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Herrington’s multipart column ranking the most valuable players on the Memphis roster.
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis hires Tuomas Iisalo as head coach
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss why they believe the Grizzlies ultimately hired Tuomas Iisalo as the head coach.
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Herrington: Grizzlies bet on coaching-history carryover with Tuomas Iisalo
Tuomas Iisalo only got to coach fifteen games and have two practices, but the work he did in his interim role was enough to earn him the full-time coaching job.
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Why did the Grizzlies hire Tuomas Iisalo? The answer is in the details.
Tuomas Iisalo pushed just hard enough to make Grizzlies leadership believe he can do the job, but he also won the trust of the franchise’s most important players.
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Memphis Grizzlies make Tuomas Iisalo full-time head coach
Iisalo arrived in Memphis as the lead assistant prior to the 2024-25 season but previously generated head coaching interest while leading Paris Basketball in France.
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April 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Five quotes to discuss from exit interviews
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington pick five quotes from Memphis Grizzlies exit interviews to give more thought.
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Herrington: Reacting to nine notable end-of-season Grizzlies quotes
Chris Herrington breaks down what the Memphis Grizzlies were saying one day after their 2024-25 season ended and what he thinks it really means.
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Grizzlies podcast: How can Memphis beat Golden State?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington get set for the play-in tournament game between the Grizzlies and Warriors and break down advantages for both teams.
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Balance key as Tuomas Iisalo prepares Grizzlies for play-in
“Ja (Morant) is definitely a postseason performer and he is going to bring his best game,” Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo said.
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Grizzlies Podcast: Edey surges during playoff race
On this episode, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s rebounding surge, Ja Morant’s celebrations and the future of interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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March 2025
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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July 2024
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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.
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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.
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