List Of NBA Coaches & GMs Fired This Season

List Of NBA Coaches & GMs Fired This Season

UPDATED: April 8th, 2025 04:00PM 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. RELATED | List Of NFL Coaches, Coordinators, & GMs Fired This Season

1. Calvin Booth – Was General Manager for Denver Nuggets

Fired on April 8th.

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2. Michael Malone – Coached the Denver Nuggets

Fired on April 8th.

3. 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. 

4. 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.