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Top Cedric Coward News
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Double-double off bench Friday
Coward contributed 13 points (4-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT) while adding 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals in 26 minutes off the bench during Friday's 117-112 loss to the Lakers.
The 11th overall pick in the 2025 Draft struggled to find his shot, but Coward still delivered a strong performance that included a season high in pilfers and his first career double-double. The Washington State product has scored in double digits in five of his first six NBA contests, averaging 15.5 points, 4.8 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals in 24.7 minutes a game.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Adds support with 14 points
Coward provided 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 win over the Suns.
Memphis' 2025 first-round pick is impressing in the early stage of the season. He's scored in double figures in four of his first five games and has risen to a second-unit role behind Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in short order. Caldwell-Pope's numbers have been just fine so far, but the Grizzlies will give the rookie every opportunity to succeed as he continues to develop.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Explodes with 27 points
Coward supplied 27 points (9-13 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 win over the Pacers.
Coward went off for a game-high 27 points while draining all six of his three-point attempts. The rookie first-round pick also recorded a game-best plus-36 rating in his time off the bench. Coward is averaging 19.0 points, 3.7 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals on 70.4/72.7/91.7 shooting splits through his first three NBA games, and he'll look to stay hot against the Warriors on Monday.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Drains six triples in victory
Coward contributed 27 points (9-13 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes in Saturday's 128-103 win over the Pacers.
Coward caught fire en route to a game-high 27 points, including 15 in the third quarter alone. The rookie has logged 22-plus minutes in all three of the Grizzlies' games thus far, averaging 19.0 points in 22.7 minutes per contest. He should continue to see significant playing time off the bench due to Ty Jerome (calf) and Vince Williams (heel) being sidelined.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Strong showing in debut
Coward finished Wednesday's 128-122 victory over the Pelicans with 14 points (5-5 FG, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 22 minutes.
Coward, who was selected with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, had a rough preseason with a 31.1 percent mark from the field. He starred in his official debut, however, as he put together a perfect night from the field and from the line. The Grizzlies have several injuries right now and plenty of question marks in their rotation, making this an ideal situation for the rookie to step up right away.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Totals 15 points off bench
Coward registered 15 points (4-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 preseason loss to Atlanta.
Coward was deployed off the bench Saturday with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope returning from a scheduled night off Wednesday. The rookie guard led the Memphis reserves in scoring despite a tough shooting performance from beyond the arc, as he managed to tack on six points from the charity stripe. Coward will presumably be a factor in the Grizzlies' rotation at some point during his first NBA season, though it remains unclear how involved he'll be at the beginning of the year.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Bench role Saturday
Coward will come off the bench during Saturday's preseason game against the Hawks.
After a poor shooting performance as a starter in Wednesday's preseason game against the Celtics, Coward will be in the second unit. There's no doubting the rookie's talent, but his shooting may become a concern if he can't figure out a way to turn it around during the rest of the preseason.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Shooting woes continue in loss
Coward produced 15 points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-7FT), six rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to Boston.
Coming off an 0-for7 performance in Monday's preseason loss to the Pistons, Coward once again struggled with his shot. However, he was able to get to the free-throw line with regularity, from where he shot a perfect 7-for-7. While his long-term role remains a little uncertain, he could see a few extra minutes to begin the season, especially if Ja Morant misses time.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: In starting lineup
Coward is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Boston.
Coward steps into the first unit Wednesday in place of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope after coming off the bench Monday. Coward went 0-for-7 from the field in the preseason opener, and he'll have a chance to bounce back against the Celtics.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Goes 0-for-7 in preseason debut
Coward totaled one point (0-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 128-112 loss to the Pistons.
Coward made his debut for the Grizzlies, albeit an underwhelming one. After failing to play in the Summer League due to a shoulder injury, some rust was certainly expected. While it was a rough night on the offensive end, Coward's length was a real positive for Memphis. The fact that he played 18 minutes would indicate he has fully recovered from his injury, a great sign given that several other players are slated to miss time. Assuming the roster is relatively healthy for the majority of the season, it's hard to see Coward playing more than about 18 minutes per game on most nights.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Unlikely to be limited at camp
The Grizzlies announced on Friday that Coward (shoulder) is expected to be a full participant in training camp.
Coward missed the Las Vegas Summer League after undergoing shoulder surgery in November of 2024 in college, but Memphis anticipates no limitations for the rookie swingman this fall. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have to open the season, but it's worth noting that Memphis is dealing with several injuries already. The 2025 first-rounder will be a player for fantasy managers to monitor this preseason.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Likely out for summer ball
Coward (shoulder) is considered doubtful to play in the Salt Lake City or Las Vegas Summer Leagues this month, a Grizzlies spokesperson told Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
As a senior at Washington State this past season, Coward was limited to just six games before suffering a shredded rotator cuff and partially torn labrum in his left (non-shooting) shoulder in late November that required surgery. Coward's significant shoulder injury didn't deter the Grizzlies from trading up in the 2025 NBA Draft to select him with the 11th overall pick, and though the 21-year-old wing said during the pre-draft process that he's nearly fully recovered from surgery, he hasn't yet taken part in 5-on-5 practices. Coward is still expected to join the Grizzlies in Salt Lake and Las Vegas and take part in pregame work, but he doesn't look as though he'll be ready for game action until the preseason.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Headed to Memphis after trade-up
The Trail Blazers selected Coward (shoulder) with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and traded his rights to the Grizzlies, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Per Charania, the Grizzlies will send the No. 16 overall pick, a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando and two future second-round picks for the right to move up five spots to select Coward. Unlike most lottery selections, Coward was an unheralded recruit coming out of high school in the Class of 2021, with the 21-year-old wing beginning his collegiate career at Division III Williamette University. After a standout season in the Division III ranks, Coward then moved up to the Division I level with Eastern Washington, where he spent two seasons before heading to Washington State in 2024-25. He was limited to just six games in his senior season at Washington State after suffering a shredded rotator cuff and partially torn labrum in his left (non-shooting) shoulder in late November and undergoing surgery, but the athleticism and shooting touch that the 6-foot-6 Coward displayed during his two-plus seasons at the Division I level nonetheless made him an enticing NBA prospect. Over his 72 career games between Eastern Washington and Washington State, Coward averaged 11.8 points on 59.5/38.8/83.2 shooting splits while chipping in 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in 26.5 minutes per contest. While Memphis has a long-term hole on the wing after trading Desmond Bane to Orlando, Coward likely won't be asked to take on a starting role right away as a rookie with the Grizzlies having veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Wells (wrist) and Vince Williams on hand. Coward's first order of business will be completing his rehab from shoulder surgery; according to Matt Norlander of CBSSports.com, Coward said that he was recently cleared for contact and is 90 percent recovered from the procedure, but it's uncertain if the Grizzlies will give him the green light to compete in the Las Vegas Summer League. At the very least, Coward should be ready to go for training camp in the fall.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-5, 213 lbs |
| Birthplace: Fresno, CA |
| Age: 22 |
| School: Washington State |
| Experience: 4 |