TheMemphis Grizzlieshave parted ways with OrthoSouth, the team announced on Aug. 28. OrthoSouth has been the Grizzlies' sports medicine partner since 2023.
When the two sides agreed to a deal in 2023, the partnership was initially for 10 years.
“The Memphis Grizzlies represent the resilience and determination we admire about our city – toughness, heart and an unwavering commitment to the community,” Kimble Jenkins, OrthoSouth CEO said in a statement. “We’re proud of the work our physicians and staff delivered during this partnership, and we will carry a deep respect for the Grizzlies organization going forward. OrthoSouth’s mission has always been to help people move better and live fuller lives by delivering top-tier customer service in orthopedic
and sports medicine care. We’re excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow and serve the Memphis region.”
Injuries have been a major point of discussion with the Grizzlies over the past three seasons. Many of the team's best players battled injuries, leading to two of the most injury-riddled seasons in franchise history in 2023-24 and 2025-26.
The Grizzlies hired Mike Curtis as team's head of player health and performance in June and made overhauling changes to the staff.
“OrthoSouth has been a tremendous partner and a true asset to our organization,” Grizzlies president Jason Wexler said. “The physicians and staff who cared for the folks in our organization brought professionalism and expertise that enhanced our program and made our entire team feel genuinely welcomed. We wish them continued success in their mission to make exceptional patient experience the expectation, not the exception, in Memphis.”
Damichael Cole is the Memphis Grizzlies beat writer for The Commercial Appeal. Contact Damichael at damichael.cole@commercialappeal.com. Follow Damichael on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DamichaelC.
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