Lionel Hollins out as Memphis coach

The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to part with the winningest coach in the franchise's history, telling Lionel Hollins they will not be renewing his contract as head coach coming off their first trip to the Western Conference finals.

Hollins confirmed Monday night to The Associated Press that he had been told his contract would not be renewed. He had no further comment.

The Commercial Appeal first cited anonymous sources that Hollins had been told he would not be back as the Grizzlies' head coach. WMC-TV in Memphis first reported Hollins said his contract would not be renewed before thanking former Grizzlies owner Michael Heisley for giving him the opportunity to be head coach and Memphis fans for their support.