Taylor Jenkins, Doc Rivers named NBA Coaches of the Month

Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins and Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers have been named the NBA's Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month, respectively, for games played in March and April.

Jenkins led to the Grizzlies to a 14-8 record over that span, and Memphis overcame plenty of obstacles to finish as the No. 2 seed in the loaded Western Conference. 

Rivers led the Sixers to a 15-7 record over that span, helping Philly finish as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference.

The other nominees for this award were Darvin Ham (Los Angeles Lakers), Willie Green (New Orleans Pelicans), J.B. Bickerstaff (Cleveland Cavaliers) and Mike Budenholzer (Milwaukee Bucks).