The Grizzlies believe this firing will help reconnect the team's tantalizing core -- and reignite Ja Morant. But in truth, this dismissal began with five other ones nearly a year ago.

The Athletic's Sam Amick, Fred Katz and Joe Vardon previously reported after that Morant "remained supportive of the coach up to the end," but did not enjoy playing in an offensive system that "takes the ball out of his hands and removes the screens he likes to use as a ball handler to make plays."

FM ESPN has immediate reaction to the firing of Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Taylor Jenkins. STATEMENT FROM THE GRIZZLIES: ​The Grizzlies parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins, despite the team's strong performance this season.