List Of NBA Coaches & GMs Fired This Season

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List Of NBA Coaches & GMs Fired This Season

The NBA season has once again captivated fans with its thrilling games and unexpected turns.

As teams fight for glory on the court, the stakes have never been higher.

In a league where triumph and disappointment walk hand in hand, some teams inevitably find themselves at a crossroads.

For the franchises that do so, change often comes and it comes in the form of new leadership, as coaches and GMs are held accountable and fired for their teams’ performances.

The pressure to succeed in the NBA is relentless, and when expectations are not met, it can signal the end of an era for some of the ones whose jobs is to be on the sidelines.

As we look ahead, we’ll be chronicling the List of NBA Coaches & GMs Fired This Season, capturing the shifts in strategy and leadership that could redefine the future of some teams.

Stay tuned as we update this list throughout the season, tracking the ripple effects of these pivotal decisions.

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1. Nico harrison – Was the General manager for the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to fire General Manager Nico Harrison following a tumultuous tenure marked by controversial decisions, including the shocking trade of Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.

The trade, which brought Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future draft pick to Dallas, sparked widespread fan protests and ongoing “Fire Nico!” chants at home games.

With the Mavericks struggling at 3-8 and near the bottom of the Western Conference, the decision comes as the team seeks to reset its direction.

2. Taylor jenkins – Coached the Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins.

Jenkins, who became the winningest coach in franchise history with a 250-214 record over six seasons, led the Grizzlies to three playoff appearances before missing the postseason last year.

Grizzlies president Zach Kleiman stated the decision was his alone, citing the need for a new direction despite Jenkins’ contributions to the team’s development.

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3. Michael Malone – Coached the Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets fired head coach Michael Malone two years after he led the team to its first NBA championship.

The decision, announced with only three games left in the regular season, shocked many as the Nuggets were fourth in the Western Conference at the time.

Malone, who became the franchise’s all-time winningest coach during his tenure, leaves with a record of 471-327 and eight consecutive winning seasons.

The move reflects the high expectations in Denver as the team aims to remain a championship contender.

4. Tom Thibodeau – Coached the New York Knicks

Fired on June 3rd

Tom Thibodeau led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years, made playoffs in 4 of 5 years and led Knicks to consecutive 50+ win seasons for first time since the 1990s.

5. Mike Budenholzer – Coached the Phoenix Suns

6. David Griffin – Was Executive Vice President for the New Orleans Pelicans

Fired on April 14th.

New Orleans went 209-263 under David Griffin’s leadership, building a strong roster this season but the team suffering significant injuries.

Pelicans coach Willie Green remains in place as the franchise holds a full search for the next lead basketball operations executive.

7. Calvin Booth – Was General Manager for Denver Nuggets

Fired on April 8th.

8. Michael Malone – Coached the Denver Nuggets

Fired on April 8th.

9. Taylor Jenkins – Coached the Memphis Grizzlies

Fired on March 28th.

The Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman took sole responsibility for the decision, stating it was “mine and mine only” and in the team’s best interests, but did not elaborate on the specific reasons. 

Jenkins had been the Grizzlies’ head coach for six seasons. 

10. Mike Brown – Coached the Sacramento Kings

Fired on December 27th.

Brown was fired after just over six months of a three-year extension he signed with the Kings in June.

Brown was named Coach of the Year in 2022–2023, leading the Kings to the postseason for the first time in 17 years.