The Memphis Grizzlies have fired head coach Dave Joerger, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical and later made official by the team.
The firing came on Saturday morning, per the report, after Joerger's camp once again requested permission to interview with other teams — a request the young coach had placed just two offseasons ago.
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The Vertical lists recently deposed Pacers head coach Frank Vogel as an early favorite to replace Joerger. Meanwhile, league sources tell Wojnarowski that the Kings see Joerger as their top candidate.