PREVIEW: Red-hot Cavaliers look to extend 10-game streak in clash against ice-cold Grizzlies

1. James, Wade express displeasure toward Grizzlies

The LeBron James sweepstakes this upcoming summer is likely down to 29 teams, as the Grizzlies released Fizdale – who was the assistant coach for James and the Heat’s two NBA titles in 2012 and 2013 – in what many believe to be a result of his strained relationship with three-time All-Star Marc Gasol. Social media proved to be his platform of choice shortly after the news surfaced…

I need some answers. Feels like my man was a fall guy

— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 27, 2017

Dwayne Wade logged eight seasons under Fizdale in Miami, both of which were instrumental parts of the squad’s two-year prosperity. He was not too fond of the decision, either…

Memphis has fired coach David Fizdale, league sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 27, 2017

I need answers!!! WTF https://t.co/z39oNRQok0

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) November 27, 2017

Fizdale spearheaded Memphis to a 43-39 record, seventh-place finish in the Western Conference and hard-fought, six-game series loss to the Spurs in the first round of the 2017 playoffs. He coached Tyronn Lue as an assistant with the Hawks.

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