Who is Tuomas Iisalo, the Grizzlies’ new interim coach?
Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Tuomas Iisalo during a recent practice on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Iisalo is taking over as the team’s interim coach. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis Grizzlies made a swift move on Friday, firing head coach Taylor Jenkins just nine games before the conclusion of the regular season.
Memphis has been on a steady decline throughout 2025, slipping analytically on both offense and defense. The buy-in from the players appeared to be reaching a low point, especially as the team struggled against the tougher competition across the NBA.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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