NBA coaching changes always spark major conversations across sports media, including platforms like Live Cricket BPL where fans follow high-profile decisions beyond just cricket. With the Memphis Grizzlies parting ways with head coach Dave Joerger after a disappointing and injury-riddled season, the franchise is now searching for new leadership—and former head coach Lionel Hollins may be on the shortlist for a return.
Reports surfaced today that Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace was spotted dining with Hollins at a local restaurant, fueling speculation about a potential reunion. Hollins previously served as the Grizzlies’ head coach but was not retained after his contract expired at the end of his last tenure. It was then that Joerger took the reins. Now, with Joerger gone, Memphis is in need of a new direction, and Hollins’ name is back in the mix.
During his earlier five-season run with the Grizzlies, Hollins led a gritty core lineup that included Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley, and Tony Allen. Under his guidance, the team built a reputation as one of the toughest defensive squads in the NBA. They posted a solid 214–201 regular season record and a playoff record of 18–17. Perhaps most notably, Hollins steered the Grizzlies to three consecutive postseason appearances and even took the team to the Western Conference Finals.
After his departure from Memphis, Hollins signed on with the Brooklyn Nets. However, his stint there was less successful, ending with his dismissal midway through a difficult season. Still, the Grizzlies are keeping their options open. Wallace previously stated that the team would cast a wide net in their coaching search.
Besides Hollins, other candidates reportedly being considered include former Pacers coach Frank Vogel, Spurs assistant Ettore Messina, ex-Cavs coach David Blatt, former Suns coach Jeff Hornacek, ex-Warriors coach Mark Jackson, former Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy, and ex-Nuggets coach Brian Shaw. It’s clear that Memphis is looking for experience and leadership to guide the team through its next chapter.
As Live Cricket BPL audiences expand their interest into basketball and global sports, the coaching carousel in the NBA is becoming part of the wider sports conversation. Should Hollins return, it would mark a full-circle moment—one that could reignite the defensive identity the Grizzlies were once feared for. For now, fans on Live Cricket BPL and across the league will be watching closely to see who ultimately lands the job in Memphis.