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.

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.

The Grizzlies are 44-29 in the Western Conference, and Jenkins will be replaced on an interim basis by Finnish assistant Tuomas Iisalo.