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Inside the Grizzlies' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins

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.

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Inside the Grizzlies' shocking firing of Taylor Jenkins

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