Memphis had been trending in the wrong direction of late. With two-time All-Star Ja Morant on the shelf, the Grizzlies had dropped four of their last five games, and now sport a 44-29 record on the year with several tough contests remaining on their slate.

Memphis takes on Los Angeles in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the teams.

Mar 27, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

With just nine games left before the playoffs start, here is some insight as to why the Memphis Grizzlies decided to let go of Taylor Jenkins now.

Just before their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Memphis Grizzlies have announced that they have fired head coach Taylor Jenkins. This is truly a shoc

In today's highly competitive NBA landscape, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a disappointing setback as they lost 106-118 to the Orlando Magic on the road. This unfortunate outcome marked the Lakers' third consecutive defeat and has placed them at a critical juncture in their season,

Injuries to LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Ja Morant have shaken up the NBA power rankings for the Lakers, Warriors, and Grizzlies.

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2025 NBA Playoffs will Finals aspirations, and that's in large part due to their star duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.