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Marc Gasol might not have explicitly request the Grizzlies fire David Fizdale, but the center’s comments after Memphis’ latest loss were certainly heard – especially in the context of their longstanding tension. How responsible is Gasol for the Grizzlies Continue to Article

November 28, 2017 3:09:pm EST

David Fizdale has been fired early in his second season as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. Fizdale took the Grizzlies to the playoffs last season, is well liked and well-respected around the league, but in the wake of key injuries (including starting point guard Mike Conley) his Grizzlies squad was sloppy on offense this season, deteriorating on defense, and has lost eight in a row (the last one to Brooklyn, where Fizdale benched center Marc Gasol for the fourth quarter, much to Gasol’s consternation). NBA Twitter has its opinions (as always), and it doesn’t like the move. Continue to Article

November 27, 2017 7:23:pm EST

The Memphis Grizzlies have fired head coach David Fizdale after a 7–12 start to the season. Continue to Article

November 27, 2017 6:12:pm EST

The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale on Monday afternoon and it has left many players around the league scratching their heads. The Grizzlies are on an eight-game losing streak and sit at 7–12 on the season. Fizdale drew criticism when he benched center Marc Gasol for the entire fourth quarter of Sunday's 98–88 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Continue to Article

November 27, 2017 5:06:pm EST

The 32-year-old center already leads the Grizzlies in scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking. No, he hadn’t been any particularly great shakes during the first three quarters, needing 17 shots to score 18 points and committing four turnovers against just one assist. Continue to Article

November 27, 2017 4:00:pm EST