There's no denying that the Grizzlies have been struggling of late -- they had lost four out of the last five games leading up to Jenkins' abrupt exit -- but the fact still remains that the decision to fire their coach so close to the postseason took more than a few NBA fans by surprise.

The Memphis Grizzlies sent shockwaves across the NBA last week with their decision to part ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins.The 40-year-old was nearing the end of his sixth season with the team and had led them to a 44-29 record and playoff berth,

Even with the firing of Taylor Jenkins, Ja Morant had been out on the Grizzlies according to an NBA GM.