Grizzlies? Fratello NBA coach of month

Memphis Grizzlies coach Mike Fratello was named Western conference coach of the month for April, the NBA announced Thursday.

The Grizzlies finished the regular season by going a conference-best 8-1. That was a franchise record for most wins in April, and a 100-90 victory over Milwaukee on April 7 helped Fratello pass Hubie Brown as the team’s winningest coach with 84.