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Memphis Grizzlies coach David Fizdale, left, smiles from the sideline as San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard stands on the court during the second half of Game 3 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Fans rally behind Grizzlies and coach after ref rant

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale signals to his players during the first half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, April 17, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

David Fizdale, Grizzlies coach, fined $30,000 by NBA for officiating rant

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San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 17, 2017, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Leonard’s 37 points lead Spurs by Grizzlies 96-82

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) is defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green (14) and center Pau Gasol during the second half in Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Saturday, April 15, 2017, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 111-82. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Leonard has 32 points, Spurs rout Grizzlies in Game 1

By Raul Dominguez - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, right, celebrates with guard Andrew Harrison after making a three point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Chicago. The Grizzlies won 98-91. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Gasol’s triple-double helps Grizzlies top Hawks 103-91

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR USE SATURDAY, FEB. 11 - In this Feb. 8, 2017 photo, Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale, right, and associate head coach J. B. Bickerstaff walk to the court for an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Memphis, Tenn. Fizdale and longtime friend Bickerstaff have teamed up in Memphis, and their chemistry is a big reason why the Grizzlies have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

A coaching brotherhood: Fizdale, Bickerstaff lift Grizzlies

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley (2) shoots between Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin, left, and guard Andrew Harrison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Conley scores 24 points, Grizzlies beat Rockets 115-109

By JASON SMITH - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen (9) and Utah Jazz' Rodney Hood (5) fight for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Karen Pulfer Focht)

Hayward, Gobert lead Jazz past Grizzlies 82-73

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Cousins, Koufos lead Kings to 96-92 win over Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Gasol, Douglas lead Grizzlies past Trail Blazers, 88-86

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

In this Oct. 11, 2016 photo, Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, center, sits on the bench with his knees wrapped in ice during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball against the Philadelphia 76ers game in Memphis, Tenn. New Memphis coach David Fizdale has decided that the 6-foot-9 Randolph, who turned 35 this summer, is moving from the starting lineup to the bench this season to help the Grizzlies start games more up-tempo. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Randolph moving from starting lineup to bench for Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2014, file photo, Miami Heat assistant coach David Fizdale gestures during the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Miami. A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Memphis Grizzlies have offered their head coaching job to Fizdale. The person says Fizdale met with Grizzlies controlling owner Robert Pera on Wednesday, May 25, in California and that the job had been offered. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Grizzlies are not commenting on specific candidates in their coaching search. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach, File)

Miami experience gives new Grizzlies coach instant respect

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33), of Spain, poses for a picture on NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Grizzlies healthy, excited for training camp with new coach

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press