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USA TODAY |
Yet, Friday, in a somewhat stunning move, the Grizzlies fired Jenkins — the winningest coach in franchise history — with nine games left in the regular season.
CBSSports.com |
They are moving on from head coach Taylor Jenkins just three weeks before the start of the NBA playoffs.
The Boston Globe |
Results against the league’s best teams so far this season weren’t a good sign for Jenkins. The Grizzlies were 0-4 against Oklahoma City, losing those games by 24, 13, 17 and 21 points.

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