Memphis Grizzlies interim coach Tuomas Iisalo spoke before Saturday's game against the Lakers, the first time since Taylor Jenkins was fired.

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said Saturday that the decision to fire coach Taylor Jenkins was "in the best interest of the team."

Memphis made the sudden move to part ways with its longtime coach despite sitting tied for fourth in the deep Western Conference.

Preseason staff changes set an uneasy tone for the season to come in Memphis, and now there's uncertainty as the playoffs loom.

Tuomas Iisalo is now the Grizzlies' interim head coach. Here's what to know about Iisalo as he prepares to lead Memphis into the playoffs.