The Memphis Grizzlies decided to shake things up in a major way ahead of the NBA Playoffs. This is after the team decided to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins after six years at the helm. 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.

On Monday's episode of the Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported one "primary motivator" for the Grizzlies' decision—getting the absolute most out of superstar point guard Ja Morant.

Following the coaching change, speculation has grown regarding the future of the franchise, with reports suggesting Memphis may be considering a major roster overhaul in the offseason. One of the most significant rumors centers around Ja Morant,

The Memphis offense had moved away from Morant this season. Now that they have fired Jenkins and assistant coach Noah LaRoche, there is expected to be a reset around Morant. “This decision

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