It appears that the headline you asked about—”BREAKING NEWS: The Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo has been sacked after being found evicting …”—is entirely unfounded. There’s no credible reporting or verification supporting that claim.
- On March 28, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins, who held a 44–29 record, despite the team sitting in playoff contention
- Jenkins was the winningest coach in franchise history, with a 250–214 record over six seasons, and instrumental in developing stars like Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
- Tuomas Iisalo, a Finnish-born coach, was promoted to interim head coach immediately after Jenkins’s dismissal
- Iisalo led Memphis through the final 9 games of the season, compiling a 4–5 record, and guided them into the playoffs as the 8th seed, where they were eliminated in the first round in a four-game sweep by the Thunder
- On May 2, 2025, Memphis officially named Iisalo the full-time head coach for the following season. He is the first Finnish-born coach in NBA history
Dispelled Claim
There is no evidence—in any major or credible outlets—that Iisalo or Jenkins was involved in any eviction scandal or related misconduct. The story you referenced appears to be misinformation or a fictional rumor with no basis in reality at the time of this writing.
✅ Summary Table
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Taylor Jenkins fired | March 28, 2025, despite 44–29 record, fire announced by GM Zach Kleiman ( |
| Tuomas Iisalo interim coach | Named same day, led final 9 games and playoffs ( |
| Full-time head coach status | Confirmed May 2, 2025; first Finnish-born NBA head coach |
f you’d like a deeper dive into Iisalo’s coaching philosophy, his track record in Europe, fan reactions, or how he’s adjusting the Grizzlies’ style of play, I’d be happy to help!
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