The Grizzlies have fired Dave Joerger. I thought Joerger did a great job this year--maybe the best of his career. The natural deterioration of the team really took its toll as they fought crushing injuries all year long. They had no business making the playoffs but there they were, just like always. And consider: if they could've won a few more games down the stretch they might've matched up with the Clippers, who have since suffered their own crushing injuries. The Grizzlies might still be playing right now! Instead, their performance against the Spurs was one for the ages...of awful. None of that was Joerger's fault but firing the coach is easier than remaking the roster (which still needs to happen anyway).
Can Joerger coach the Kings? Maybe. He might be better taking a year off or getting a top flight assistant gig: those young Timberwolves could use some up close gritting and grinding, the Bucks need a dose of Grizzly in 'em, Scott Brooks might really appreciate his presence in DC and, of course, everyone who's anyone is gonna wanna be on Luke Walton's staff this summer.
As for the Grizzlies, I suspect you can pencil in Frank Vogel as their next coach though he's kind of a backwards choice: Vogel is a hard nosed D kinda coach which fits the Grizz mentality but perhaps they should be moving on from that strategy. Does Vogel perfect their style or does he prevent them from evolving? Whether they hire Vogel or not, the Grizzlies still need a wing scorer (and getting younger wouldn't hurt). But for now, tally the Grizzlies as another team still looking for next year's coach of the year candidate.
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