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Grizzlies hire Julius Thomas as assistant under Tuomas Iisalo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 4:02 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Grizzlies hire Julius Thomas as assistant under Tuomas Iisalo

Summary

Julius Thomas has joined the Memphis Grizzlies as an assistant coach under Tuomas Iisalo. Announced during Monday's media day, Thomas will focus on the offensive strategy after previous successes with Iisalo at Bonn and Paris. Iisalo emphasized Thomas's familiarity with their offensive system and expressed optimism about their coaching staff's development. The Grizzlies begin training camp this week and look to improve after a challenging season and recent roster changes.

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By the Numbers

•Julius Thomas previously served as interim head coach at Paris Basketball.
•Tuomas Iisalo announced Thomas's hiring at the Grizzlies' media day.
•Thomas coached with Iisalo at Telekom Baskets Bonn and Paris Basketball.
•Memphis is aiming for improvement after a 25-57 season last year.
•The Grizzlies' training camp begins this week in Nashville.

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4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Grizzlies Add Julius Thomas as Tuomas Iisalo's Offensive 'Right-Hand Man'

What they're saying

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Tuomas Iisalo says new Grizzlies assistant Julius Thomas will serve as his offensive right-hand man after their successful stops together in Bonn and Paris.
— Yahoo Sports

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