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Sources: Memphis Grizzlies Fire Coach David Fizdale

Basketball Insiders Sports Editor

Updated5 hours ago on April 19, 2024

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“After a thorough evaluation, I decided a change in course was necessary to move forward and provide the team and organization its best chance at success this season and beyond,” Wallace said. “Coach Fizdale represented the Grizzlies and City of Memphis proudly, and we wish him well as he continues his career.”

“Coach Fizdale worked tirelessly to achieve on-court success, and for that, we are grateful. We wish him and his family all the best in the future,” Grizzlies Controlling Owner Robert J. Pera said. “We remain focused on achieving sustainable, long-term success.”

Source: Memphis Grizzlies Release

Memphis has fired coach David Fizdale, league sources tell ESPN.

Associate head coach JB Bickerstaff will be promoted to Memphis’ interim head coach, league sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 27, 2017