There are 7 article(s) tagged Tuomas Iisalo:

• 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