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Grizzlies bring back familiar face as assistant coach, per sources

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 23, 2025 5:23 PM CT | Published: July 23, 2025 11:03 AM CT

The Memphis Grizzlies are hiring Darnell Lazare as an assistant coach, sources told The Daily Memphian. Lazare previously worked as a video coordinator with the Grizzlies during the 2018-19 season. 

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Drew Hill

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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