The Memphis Grizzlies have received permission to interview Nate Tibbetts of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Tibbetts is a well-respected and innovative young coach who was once an assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons beginning in 2011. 

Tibbetts was previously a head coach in the D-League with the Tulsa 66ers.

Tibbetts is held in high regard by the likes of Damian Lillard, Kyrie Irving and Dion Waiters.