The current head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies is Tuomas Iisalo, who was officially named to the position on May 2, 2025, after….
Background & Timeline
March 28, 2025 — Interim Appointment
May 2, 2025 — Official Hiring Coaching Background & Style
European Success
NBA Introduction
Key Facts: Tuomas Iisalo and the Grizzlies
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | |
| Joined Grizzlies | Hired as lead assistant on July 7, 2024 |
| Interim Promotion | Named interim head coach on March 28, 2025 |
| Full-time Hire | Officially named head coach on May 2, 2025 |
| First stint results | Went 4‑5 in final nine regular-season games; helped the team qualify through play‑in and into playoffs (48‑34 overall) |
| European honors | EuroCup Champion & Coach of the Year (2024), Bundesliga Coach of the Year (2022–23), Champions League Coach of the Year (2023) |
🌱 What’s Next: Looking Ahead in Memphis
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In Summary
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- Iisalo is one of the fastest-tracked European coaches in the NBA, taking over with little preparation and still leading Memphis to the postseason.
- As head coach, he now leads a promising young roster and coaching staff into the next phase of the franchise’s development.
If you’d like a deeper dive into his tactical system, scouting approach, or projected assistant staff for 2025–26, I’m happy to unpack it further.
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