According to Hoopshype's famous reporter Michael Scotto, the source revealed that the Grizzlies will appoint Ryan Sanders as the team's chief assistant coach and assist Esalo.

Sanders previously served as assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. Prior to that, he served as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He served as head coach for three seasons (starting from 2018-19 season and ending from 2020-21 season), with a record of 43 wins and 94 losses and a winning rate of 31.4%.