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.
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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: 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.
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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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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Posts 19 points in SL loss
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Coward finished with 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists and a block in 27 minutes during Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League championship loss to the Warriors.
Coward continued his strong play at Summer League on Sunday, matching Cameron Boozer with a team-high 19 points on impressive efficiency. Coward excelled from beyond the arc, connecting on each of his five three-point attempts. The 22-year-old pro will look to take a step forward in his second season after an impressive rookie campaign in which he averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 25.8 minutes per contest across 62 appearances.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Rough shooting night Monday
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Coward finished with 17 points (7-23 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Monday's 96-88 Summer League loss to Dallas.
Coward recorded his second consecutive double-double Monday. However, he continued to struggle shooting the ball and has now gone 3-for-14 from deep in his two Las Vegas Summer League appearances. Turnovers have also been an issue, with the 22-year-old committing eight during that span. Coward is expected to play a prominent role for the Grizzlies during the 2026-27 campaign, so his performances in Las Vegas likely won't affect him one way or another. Memphis plays again Tuesday versus the Warriors, though it wouldn't be surprising if Coward sat out to rest.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Delivers another strong performance
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Coward finished with 17 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 30 minutes in Friday's 97-96 Summer League victory over Chicago.
Coward appeared in 62 regular-season games as a rookie in 2025-26, averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.6 steals over 25.8 minutes per contest. Since he also played in the Salt Lake City Summer League, it's unclear how much more action he will see during his time in Las Vegas. However, even if the 22-year-old doesn't suit up again this summer, he's already expected to hold a prominent role for a Grizzlies team that no longer has Ja Morant on the roster.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Resting Tuesday
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Coward (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Hawks, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Coward won't suit up for the Grizzlies' final game in Salt Lake City this summer. However, the 22-year-old swingman is expected to return when the Grizzlies open the Las Vegas Summer League against the Bulls on Friday.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Pulls down eight rebounds in win
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Coward (back) totaled 11 points (3-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one steal and two blocks across 25 minutes during Saturday's 111-74 Summer League win over the Thunder.
Coward missed the final two games of the 2025-26 season with a minor back issue, but suiting up for an exhibition game in Salt Lake City indicates he's fully recovered. Coward couldn't find his footing offensively Saturday, but he did a nice job on defense and attacking the glass. He'll look to bounce back with a more productive offensive outing in Monday's matchup with the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Role change incoming?
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Coward (back) could potentially have more competition for touches with the Grizzlies selecting Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The second-year pro could spend more time on the wings and in the backcourt after the Grizzlies added considerable frontcourt talent. In addition to Boozer, Memphis also selected forward Karim Lopez in the first round. The Grizzlies' depth may slightly limit his usage, though Coward still offers intriguing long-term upside.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Ruled out for Friday
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Coward (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Coward will be held out of Friday's contest due to lower-back soreness. The rookie first-rounder's last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in Houston. With Coward joining a plethora of Memphis players on the inactive list, Adama Bal and Jahmai Mashack should see increased burn.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Scores 27 in loss to Denver
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Coward chipped in 27 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Coward has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a lost season for the Grizzlies. The rookie posted his first game with more than 25 points since he scored 28 against the 76ers on Dec. 30. Coward has been consistent overall and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Removed from injury report
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Coward (back) is available for Monday's game against Cleveland.
After resting Sunday, Coward is ready to play in the second half of this back-to-back set. Across his last six appearances, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.0 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Ruled out for Sunday
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Coward (back) won't play Sunday in Milwaukee.
Coward will receive a maintenance day on the front end of a back-to-back set to rest his ailing back, which could result in a spot-start for Rayan Rupert. For now, Coward should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with the Cavs.
