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While the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins represented a doubling down by the Memphis Grizzlies in star guard Ja Morant, some around the NBA are questioning his ultimate value, according to ESPN's ...
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"You could just tell no one was on the same page."
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Grizzlies' Ja Morant Doubted As the 'Face' of a Contending Team By NBA Insiders
While the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins represented a doubling down by the Memphis Grizzlies in star guard Ja Morant, some around the NBA are questioning his ultimate value, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright.
NBA GM Hits Grizzlies' Ja Morant With Blunt Reality Check
According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Grizzlies fired Jenkins to optimize Morant. Assistant coach Noah LaRoche was the driving force behind the Grizzlies going away from ball screens, the scheme Morant liked. Memphis fired LaRoche when it parted ways with Jenkins.
NBA Insider Says Grizzlies' 'Primary Motivator' in Firing Coach Involved Ja Morant
On Monday's episode of the Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported one "primary motivator" for the Grizzlies' decision—getting the absolute most out of superstar point guard Ja Morant.
Ja Morant, Grizzlies Reportedly 'Tuned Out' Taylor Jenkins Prior to Firing as HC
According to the ESPN reporters, "the internal perception was that players, most importantly [Ja] Morant, had tuned out Jenkins." The Grizzlies held the No. 5 spot in the West when Jenkins was fired on Friday,
Grizzlies' Ja Morant: Scores 26 points vs. Boston
Morant ended Monday's 117-103 loss to the Celtics with 26 points (10-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes. Morant got off to a strong start Monday, but cooled off as the game progressed,
Grizzlies optimizing Ja Morant was key factor in moving on from Taylor Jenkins?
The Memphis offense had moved away from Morant this season. Now that they have fired Jenkins and assistant coach Noah LaRoche, there is expected to be a reset around Morant. “This decision
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Memphis Grizzlies’ once-safe playoff spot is slipping away with late-season struggles
The energy and effort were low. The Portland Trail Blazers looked like they were taking shots at a morning shootaround during the first quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. All of the Grizzlies’ recent talk about urgency and ...
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Memphis Grizzlies players' reactions to Taylor Jenkins' firing same as everyone else's: 'Is this real?'
Taylor Jenkins is the only coach Ja Morant has ever played under in the NBA. For the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft, 'It was a lot to process.'
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