Report: Grizzlies receive permission to interview Fizdale, Messina

The Memphis Grizzlies have received permission to interview Miami Heat assistant David Fizdale as well as Ettore Messina of the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN's Marc J. Spears.

In addition to established bench bosses like Frank Vogel, the Grizzlies are reported to be considering a number of up-and-coming assistant coaches for the position created by the dismissal of Dave Joerger one week ago. Memphis reportedly interviewed Charlotte Hornets assistant Patrick Ewing on Thursday.

Fizdale, 41, has worked as a NBA assistant for 13 years, and has been on Erik Spoelstra's staff with the Heat since 2008. Messina's name has been bandied about frequently as a potential head coach, and he's served alongside Gregg Popovich for the last two seasons after a successful career in Europe.