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.

Ja Morant had shock towards the Memphis Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins last week. And according to TNT reporter Taylor Rooks, he did not want the head coach gone. The Grizzlies moved on from Jenkins after six seasons that saw the team make the playoffs three times.

The Memphis Grizzlies have been reluctant to offer a public explanation for their surprising firing of coach Taylor Jenkins. A new report reveals, however, that there was one major concern in mind when the team made the move.