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  • • Grizzlies Notes: Kleiman, Iisalo, Morant, Jackson Jr., Offseason Preview
    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman didn’t mince words during his end-of-the-season press conference regarding his team’s season. “Disappointing season,” Kleiman said, per Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. “A lot to sort through here. Forty-eight wins, good for an eight seed, but who cares? It’s not good enough.” The Grizzlies were swept by the top-se...2025
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  • • Grizzlies GM Gets Brutally Honest About the Roster After Ja Morant and Co. Lose Out to OKC Thunder
    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman got brutally honest when asked about the current roster and chance it has moving forward following playoff elimination....2025
  • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
    • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
    Memphis Grizzlies front office executive Zach Kleiman held his postseason media availability. Among the topics discussed were things Kleiman could have handled different. One mistake made was declining the team's 2025-26 fourth-year rookie scale team option for forward Jake LaRavia, which ultimately led to LaRavia being traded. "I think we should've picked up Jake LaRavia's team option," Kleiman ...2025
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  • Zach Kleiman Acknowledges Grizzlies 'Not Close' After Disappointing Season
    • Zach Kleiman Acknowledges Grizzlies 'Not Close' After Disappointing Season
    The Memphis Grizzlies face significant organizational decisions this offseason following their first-round playoff sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder and the pre-playoff dismissal of head coach Taylor Jenkins. Zach Kleiman, the team's Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations, delivered a candid assessment of the team's status, emphasizing that despite winning 48 games, the organization ha...2025
  • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
    • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
    Memphis Grizzlies front office executive Zach Kleiman held his postseason media availability. Among the topics discussed were things Kleiman could have handled different. One mistake made was declining the team's 2025-26 fourth-year rookie scale team option for forward Jake LaRavia, which ultimately led to LaRavia being traded. "I think we should've picked up Jake LaRavia's team option," Kleiman ...2025
  • • Grizzlies Rumors: Coaching Change, Morant, Jackson, Aldama, More
    When Grizzlies head of basketball operations Zach Kleiman held a brief media session over the weekend to discuss his decision to fire head coach Taylor Jenkins, he said he believes the coaching change will give the team “clarity of direction.” As Ramona Shelburne, Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright write for ESPN.com, that was almost […]...2025

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  • Grizzlies Part Ways With Taylor Jenkins
    • Grizzlies Part Ways With Taylor Jenkins
    The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins had a 464-250 (.539) record over nearly six seasons with the Grizzlies. Jenkins was hired by the Grizzlies in 2019 following his extended tenure as an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. "I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over t...2025
  • 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
    • 1 trade for all 30 NBA teams to fix the whole league for Christmas
    Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Are all these trades legal under the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement? Yes. Will every team involved hate them? Quite possibly. The holiday season is about rebirth and renewal. It’s a moment of reflection, when we are all afforded a chance to improve ourselves in the new year. Many people vow to go to the gym more, to quit smoking, to b...2024
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  • • Grizzlies Notes: Morant, Rose, Draft Pick, Kennard, More
    Although the Grizzlies dealt with a ton of injuries this season, particularly down the stretch, there aren’t many long-term concerns among that group of injured players, according to head of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, who told reporters today that Ja Morant (right shoulder surgery) is the only one expected to have more than a month […]...2024
  • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
    • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
    The issues surrounding Ja Morant began to accelerate and concern the Memphis Grizzlies around the 2022 NBA All-Star Game in Cleveland, according to an extended reported piece from ESPN's Baxter Holmes and Tim MacMahon. "He went to that first All-Star Game," one team source said, "and then the alligators got him." Morant entered the league four years ago with no red flags that he would have off-co...2023
  • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
    • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
    Ja Morant will be allowed to practice and travel with the Memphis Grizzlies while serving his 25-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the league. "I think it's great for Ja, and I think it's great for the group that he can be with us day to day," Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said during the team's media day Monday. "The NBA basically has said that as long as Ja continues to stay o...2023
  • Grizzlies GM disagrees with NBAPA's take on Ja Morant's suspension
    • Grizzlies GM disagrees with NBAPA's take on Ja Morant's suspension
    Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman reveal his thoughts on Ja Morant's 25-game suspension....2023
  • Zach Kleiman: There's No Strain In Relationship With Ja Morant
    • Zach Kleiman: There's No Strain In Relationship With Ja Morant
    Zach Kleiman of the Memphis Grizzlies spoke publicly for the first time since Ja Morant received a 25-game suspension. The suspension includes steps Morant must take in order to be reinstated. "The thing to focus on at this point ... what's Ja going to commit to going forward?" Kleiman told reporters. "What are the steps that he's prepared to take for the NBA to grant the ability to rejoin the te...2023
  • • Memphis Grizzlies GM challenges Ja Morant after suspension: 'No room for steps back'
    After the NBA Draft, Memphis Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman spoke became the first team official to speak in depth about Ja Morant's 25-game suspension....2023
  • Grizz GM: Ja's focus must be on right steps ahead
    • Grizz GM: Ja's focus must be on right steps ahead
    GM Zach Kleiman believes the league's 25-game suspension of Ja Morant was "appropriate" and thinks the superstar guard now must focus on taking the "really serious steps" necessary to gain reinstatement by the league....2023
  • • Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram
    Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Is it worth it? No it isn’t. As the NBA approaches the conference finals, where former MVPs and marquee franchises should be the center of attention, a young star’s fall from grace is again dominating the headlines. And this time, while some are still supporting Ja Morant, the calls for patience and understanding are being replaced by reso...2023

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  • • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman says he did not speak to anyone on the roster before firing Taylor Jenkins as coach."

  • 2024
    "Although the Grizzlies dealt with a ton of injuries this season, particularly down the stretch, there aren’t many long-term concerns among that group of injured players, according to head of basketball operations Zach Kleiman, who told reporters today that Ja Morant (right shoulder surgery) is the only one expected to have more than a month […]"

  • 2023
    "In a subtle way, Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman has given a clear indication why the franchise won’t be resigning Dillon Brooks this offseason."

  • 2022
    "General manager Zach Kleiman said Sunday the Grizzlies are willing to pay the necessary price to keep Ja Morant and the team's core together."

  • 2021
    "Zach Kleiman, who helped build the Grizzlies' impressive young core, has signed a long-term extension."

  • 2020
    "Memphis Grizzlies Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Zach Kleiman says both Jaren Jackson Jr."

  • 2019
    "Jason Wexler and Zach Kleiman promoted in front office"

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Zach Kleiman trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
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  • • Zach Kleiman Acknowledges Grizzlies 'Not Close' After Disappointing Season
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  • • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
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  • • Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman Makes Feelings Clear on Viral Ja Morant Trade Rumors, Sends Message To Rest of NBA
    Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman addressed trade rumors surrounding star point guard Ja Morant....2025
  • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
    • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
    An unnamed executive speculated about the future of Ja Morant this week and that the Memphis Grizzlies could consider trading him this offseason, but general manager Zach Kleiman sharply dismissed that possibility. "I can't blame other 'executives' for fantasizing about us trading Ja," said Kleiman. "But it's just that - fantasy. We are not trading Ja. Continue to underestimate Ja, this team and...2025
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  • • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
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  • • Ja Morant Allowed To Practice, Travel With Grizzlies During 25-Game Suspension
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  • • Why the Memphis Grizzlies said giving Desmond Bane a max contract was an 'easy' decision
    Desmond Bane signed his max contract for the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, and Zach Kleiman said giving the guard $207 million was an easy choice....2023
  • • Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram
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  • • Grizzlies GM says ‘players were not consulted on’ firing of coach Taylor Jenkins
    Taylor Jenkins’ firing came as a huge surprise to the Memphis camp on Friday, as the coach had stretched positive results for six years until this 2024-25 season. This is why general manager Zach Kleiman wants to avoid drama stirring up, and took sole responsibility for this delicate decision.  “I came to the conclusion that […] The post Grizzlies GM says ‘players were not ...2025
  • • Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins part ways
    The Memphis Grizzlies and head coach Taylor Jenkins have parted ways.  The Grizzlies are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 44-29.  “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Memphis GM Zach Kleiman said. “This was a difficult decision given […] The post Grizzlies, coach T...2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
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  • • Report Details How Ja Morant Went From No Red Flags At Draft To Multiple Suspensions
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  • • Grizzlies GM Explains Why They Don’t Intend to Re-Sign Dillon Brooks
    In a subtle way, Memphis general manager Zach Kleiman has given a clear indication why the franchise won’t be resigning Dillon Brooks this offseason. “We’re going to take a different approach as it pertains to [trash talk] next season,” Kleiman said Sunday during the team’s exit interviews. “You’ll see a different approach from this team, […] The pos...2023
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  • GM: Grizz will spend to keep Morant, core intact
    • GM: Grizz will spend to keep Morant, core intact
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  • • Grizzlies' Zach Kleiman wins 2021-22 NBA Executive of the Year in landslide vote
    Kleiman easily finishes first, with Cleveland's Koby Altman and Chicago's Arturas Karnisovas rounding out the top three...2022
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  • Grizz GM youngest to be named NBA's top exec
    • Grizz GM youngest to be named NBA's top exec
    Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman has been named the NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the youngest ever to win the award....2022
  • • Grizz GM: No player input on call to fire Jenkins
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  • Grizzlies couldn't wait to fire Taylor Jenkins, and their bold, bizarre coaching change needs an explanation
    • Grizzlies couldn't wait to fire Taylor Jenkins, and their bold, bizarre coaching change needs an explanation
    The Grizzlies' shocking decision on Friday puts GM Zach Kleiman under the microscope...2025
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  • • Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins part ways
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  • • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
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  • • Grizzlies GM Gets Brutally Honest About the Roster After Ja Morant and Co. Lose Out to OKC Thunder
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  • • Grizzlies Admit Mistake In Not Picking Up Option On Jake LaRavia
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  • • Zach Kleiman Acknowledges Grizzlies 'Not Close' After Disappointing Season
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  • • Zach Kleiman Says Grizzlies Should Have Picked Up Jake LaRavia's Option
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  • Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players not consulted on Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘My decision alone’
    • Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players not consulted on Taylor Jenkins firing: ‘My decision alone’
    Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman didn’t go into great detail about why ex-coach Taylor Jenkins was fired with just nine games remaining and playoff positioning up for grabs. But at least Kleiman met with reporters. Credit where it’s due, we guess. “I came to the conclusion that this was in the best interest of the […] The post Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman says players no...2025
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  • • Why Did Taylor Jenkins Get Fired? Grizzlies Announce Shock Decision Just Days Ahead of NBA Playoffs
    As the Memphis Grizzlies look at a possible playoff run, GM Zach Kleiman fired head coach Taylor Jenkins weeks before the postseason begins....2025
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  • • Grizzlies Fire Taylor Jenkins
    The Grizzlies have announced the firing of head coach Taylor Jenkins. It’s a surprising late-season move for a team that’s solidly in the playoff picture and fighting for home court in a first-round series. “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” general manager Zach Kleiman […]...2025
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  • • Zach Kleiman: Grizzlies Are Not Trading Ja Morant, Rival Execs 'Fantasizing'
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  • • Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram
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Zach Kleiman rumors, scandals

  • • Grizzlies couldn't wait to fire Taylor Jenkins, and their bold, bizarre coaching change needs an explanation
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  • • Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram
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