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Coward finished with 23 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks across 33 minutes in Saturday's 129-110 victory over Brooklyn.
With Ty Jerome (hip) and Zach Edey (ankle) both sidelined for this contest, Coward put the Grizzlies on his back by tying his season high in points to lead his team to their third win in the last four games. The 23-year-old still appears to have plenty of untapped potential, but he's shown signs of growth. In 12 regular-season appearances during the 2026-27 campaign, Coward is now averaging 13.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.5 steals, all career highs, across 28.8 minutes per contest. He has also shot 43.5 percent from deep after draining only 33.8 percent of his attempts in 2025-26.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Double-doubles with four assists
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Coward finished with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 11 rebounds and four assists over 27 minutes in Wednesday's 123-118 loss to the Nuggets.
This was Coward's third double-double of the season and the 10th of his career. He's been a top-40 producer this season with averages of 12.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 triples and 1.5 steals per game.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Scores 23 points with four steals
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Coward tallied 23 points (8-19 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and four steals over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 107-103 loss to the Pacers.
Coward was coming off back-to-back 10-point performances, but he was much more aggressive seeking out his own shot Wednesday and cracked the 20-point plateau for the first time this season. He'll look to keep his momentum going into Friday's meeting with the Thunder.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Flirts with double-double
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Coward logged 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 135-134 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
Coward fell just one rebound short of what would have been his third double-double of the season, although as a whole, this was a somewhat underwhelming performance. Despite some inconsistencies, Coward has cobbled together a strong start to the season, averaging 12.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.5 three-pointers, good enough for borderline top 50 value.
Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Another double-double Monday
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Coward finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 110-105 victory over the Jazz.
Coward recorded his second straight double-double, helping Memphis to its fourth straight victory to begin the season. After missing the second game of the campaign due to a wrist injury, Coward has put that behind him, playing some of the best basketball of his young career. In three appearances thus far, he has averaged 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.7 three-pointers, good enough for top 55 value in standard leagues.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Double-doubles Sunday
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Coward delivered 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Sunday's 123-112 win over the Kings.
Coward recorded his first double-double of the season and posted another efficient performance while surpassing the 30-minute plateau for the first time in 2026-27. His efficient perimeter shooting also provided a boost, as he connected on three of five attempts from beyond the arc. It's still early in the season, but Coward's consistent playing time and rebounding production are encouraging for fantasy managers, although his scoring opportunities could fluctuate alongside Memphis' other offensive options.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Available to play Sunday
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Coward (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Coward sat out Friday's 111-108 win over the Warriors with a left wrist sprain, but he's back and available after a one-game absence. He started his lone appearance this season, tallying seven points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block in 28 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Questionable for Sunday
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Coward (wrist) is questionable for Sunday's game in Sacramento.
Coward sat out Friday's 111-108 win over the Warriors due to the wrist issue, which resulted in GG Jackson drawing the start, and Jerami Grant saw a minor bump in minutes. It will likely be more of the same if Coward gets ruled out again.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Won't play Friday
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Coward (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Coward will miss Friday's contest due to a left wrist sprain, and his next chance to suit up will come Sunday against Sacramento. With the 23-year-old swingman sidelined, Jerami Grant, Scotty Pippen, Cam Spencer and GG Jackson are all candidates for a bump in minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Doubtful for Friday
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Coward is doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a left wrist sprain.
Coward is expected to miss Friday's contest after posting seven points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening win over Utah. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jerami Grant, Cam Spencer and Scotty Pippen would all be candidates to see increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Solid on glass in win
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Coward chipped in seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 win over the Jazz.
Coward didn't need to shoulder much of the scoring load with Ty Jerome dominating offensively, but the second-year wing made an impact on the glass and finished with a plus-23 rating. His 28-minute workload suggests he'll remain an important part of Memphis' young rotation, though his scoring opportunities could fluctuate depending on the team's other offensive options.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Team option picked up
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The Grizzlies exercised their third-year team option on Coward's contract Tuesday.
Coward is now officially under contract for the 2027-28 campaign after averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 25.8 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances (47 starts) in his rookie season. The 23-year-old swingman will likely begin the 2026-27 season in the Grizzlies' starting five when they host the Jazz on Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Decent line in preseason finale
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Coward amassed 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 117-98 preseason win over the Hornets.
Coward delivered his best preseason performance after failing to reach double figures in his previous three outings. An excellent fantasy breakout candidate, the second-year wing should be in Memphis' first unit when the regular season tips off.
Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Stuffs stat sheet in preseason victory
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Coward recorded nine points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 18 minutes in Monday's 132-123 preseason win over the Hawks.
Coward drew the start and contributed across the board despite attempting only six shots. The wing's four assists were particularly encouraging, and he ranked tied for second among Memphis players in both rebounds and assists. Coward has generated plenty of fantasy interest heading into the campaign, and his ability to contribute without requiring significant offensive volume gives him multiple avenues toward fantasy relevance. He's in the mix to open the 2026-27 regular season in a starting role, and a solid showing in preseason will boost his case to crack the first unit.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: In mix to start
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Coward appears to be in the mix for a starting role entering the preseason, Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reports.
Memphis experimented with several lineup combinations during training camp, with Coward, Jaylen Wells and Jerami Grant among the team's options on the wing. Coward and Wells have already logged significant minutes together, and the second-year wing's ability to fit alongside multiple backcourt combinations could help his chances of securing a prominent role.
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