RYAN SAUNDERS
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES ASSISTANT COACH
In 2025, Ryan Saunders became an Assistant Coach for the Memphis Grizzlies. He was born in Medina, Minnesota and attended and played at the University of Minnesota, where he received a bachelor’s degree in sport management.
NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE
2025-Present – Memphis Grizzlies (Assistant Coach – David Adelman, Tuomas Iisalo)
2022-2025 – Denver Nuggets (Assistant Coach – Michael Malone)
2019-2021 – Minnesota Timberwolves (Head Coach)
2014-2019 – Minnesota Timberwolves (Assistant Coach – Flip Saunders, Sam Mitchell, & Tom Thibodeau)
2009-2014 – Washington Wizards (Assistant Coach – Flip Saunders & Randy Wittman)