The Memphis Grizzlies, swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, on Saturday sacked Dave Joerger after three seasons as head coach. "After careful consideration, I concluded that a change was needed to foster the strong culture required to achieve sustainable, long-term success for this organization, the city and our fans," general manager Chris Wallace said in a statement. In a question-and-answer on the team's website, Wallace added: "The decision was made because I believe you need a deeply committed leadership team in order to establish the strong culture needed for sustainable long-term success.
