National Basketball Association

Grizzlies assistant Hecker leaves team

Published May. 13, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

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Grizzlies assistant Barry Hecker has left the team during the Western Conference semifinals for what coach Lionel Hollins says is a ''personal matter.''

Hollins said after the Monday morning shootaround that Hecker's departure is ''nothing that's public consumption.''

Hecker was with the Grizzlies for their Game 2 win in Oklahoma City. But he was not with the team in Memphis for Saturday night's 87-81 win that gave the Grizzlies a 2-1 lead. Team officials say only that Hecker is ''no longer'' with the Grizzlies.

Hecker had been on Hollins' staff in Memphis the past five seasons. Hecker also has worked as a scout, player personnel director and assistant coach for the Clippers and Cavaliers.