Iisalo led Paris Basketball to the 2024 EuroCup Finals, earning Coach of the Year. Now he's a head coach in the NBA, albeit with the interim tag. He may prove to be the Grizzlies' top candidate for next year, or he could be a placeholder.

On Monday's episode of the Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported one "primary motivator" for the Grizzlies' decision—getting the absolute most out of superstar point guard Ja Morant.

The Memphis Grizzlies made a shocking decision just ahead of the NBA Playoffs by firing head coach Taylor Jenkins. Following the decision to fire Jenkins, speculation has started rising about the future of star guard Ja Morant.

SportsLine's model simulated Memphis Grizzlies vs. Boston Celtics 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday's matchup

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (55-19) and Memphis Grizzlies (44-30) are all set to square off from FedExForum in Memphis. The Celtics continue to play great basketball. They have won eight straight games and nine of their last 10.

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Al Horford scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics swept a six-game road trip for the first time in franchise history with a 117-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Celtics guard Derrick White made history against the Grizzlies while surpassing two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas.