Memphis Grizzlies Appoint Tuomas Iisalo as Permanent Head Coach After Successful Interim Stint

The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly hired Tuomas Iisalo as their next head coach. This decision follows Iisalo’s successful stint as interim coach after Taylor Jenkins was fired. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the move, which comes shortly after the Grizzlies were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Iisalo’s performance during his interim role seemingly impressed the franchise enough to offer him the permanent position.