The Grizzlies have received permission to interview Bulls assistant Ed Pinckney for their head coach position, league sources tell CBS Sports’ Ken Berger.
The Grizzlies are reportedly impressed by the job Pinckney has done under coach Tom Thibodeau. The former Villanova assistant also spent two years on the Timberwolves’ coaching staff. According to Berger, the Grizzlies have already spoken to George Karl and Alvin Gentry on the phone and plan to interview them in person in the next few days. Berger also lists assistant coach Dave Joerger as a candidate for the opening, while Brian Shaw is apparently not on Memphis’ list.
