Grizzlies sign head coach Jenkins to multi-year extension

The Memphis Grizzlies and head coach Taylor Jenkins are in agreement on a multi-year contract extension, it was announced Monday.

Jenkins finished second in NBA Coach of the Year voting during the 2021-22 season which saw the Grizzlies match a franchise-best with 56 victories and attain the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Head Coach Taylor Jenkins to a multi-year contract extension. pic.twitter.com/cRpHY3cVQT

It was the fourth season in a row the Grizzlies improved their regular-season record. They fell in the conference semifinals to the Golden State Warriors in six games.  

The 37-year-old has been at the helm of the Grizzlies for three seasons and owns a career NBA head coaching record of 128-99.