Cedric Coward News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Drops 23 points in win Coward finished with 23 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 24 minutes in Thursday's 96-64 Summer League win over the Hawks.

Impact Coward recorded a double-double in his first two appearances in the Las Vegas Summer League. Although he hasn't reached that mark since, he finished with 23 points Thursday, his highest-scoring performance during his time in Las Vegas. The 2025 No. 11 overall pick is coming off a quality 2025-26 campaign, averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 25.8 minutes in 62 regular-season appearances. As long as Coward can stay healthy, he is expected to build on his production from last season in 2026-27.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rough shooting night Monday 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.

Impact 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 anticipated 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Delivers another strong performance 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.

Impact 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. 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 10 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Resting Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring in SL Coward logged 23 points (9-21 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three blocks, one rebound, one assist and a steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 109-100 Utah Summer League loss to the Jazz.

Impact Coward was aggressive on the offensive end Monday, getting up a game-high 21 shots en route to a game-high 23 points. In addition to scoring, Coward produced on the defensive end, recording three blocks and a steal. Through two games in Summer League, he has averaged 17.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.5 minutes per contest.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down eight rebounds in win 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.

Impact 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 would indicate 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.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Role change incoming? Coward (back) could potentially have more competition for touches with the Grizzlies selecting Cameron Boozer with the third overall pick.

Impact The second-year forward could spend more time on the wings with the Grizzlies adding considerable frontcourt talent -- the team also added forward Karim Lopez in the first round. The Grizzlies' depth may slightly limit his usage, though Coward still offers intriguing long-term upside.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward and Cam Boozer finally become teammates a year later than expected Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward almost became teammates a year ago but will now get to team up in Memphis.

JUNE 24 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3

The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Ideal Pick at Number 3 for the Grizzlies in the NBA Draft The Memphis Grizzlies are building a new nucleus around Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells. This gives them an enormous paint presenc...

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Grizzlies should repeat the draft strategy that landed them Cedric Coward After the Grizzlies' successful Cedric Coward selection, they should follow the same draft strategy this year.

JUNE 21 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Cedric Coward's sophomore breakout looks even more likely after latest re-draft Cedric Coward looks ready for a breakout sophomore season after a recent redraft of the 2025 class.

JUNE 18 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

How two New York Knicks wings mirror Cedric Coward's NBA future The impact of two New York Knicks wings in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, especially the NBA Finals for one of them, has shown just how valuable Ced...

JUNE 11 • SI.COM

Cedric Coward's All-Rookie First Team nod cements him as key Grizzlies building block Cedric Coward landing on the All-Rookie First Team solidifies him as a crucial building block in Memphis.

MAY 21 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Cedric Coward Gaining Award Recognition Caps Off A Productive Rookie Season Cedric Coward finished his rookie season averaging a respectable stat line of 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shoo...

MAY 1 • SI.COM

NBA Rookie of the Year vote further proves Grizzlies nailed the Cedric Coward pick NBA Rookie of the Year vote shows that the Grizzlies got the Cedric Coward pick right.

APRIL 28 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Grizzlies vindicated as bold draft trade up for Cedric Coward pays off The Memphis Grizzlies are vindicated as their trade up for Cedric Coward continues to pay off.

APRIL 20 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Cedric Coward is quietly rising as the leader the Grizzlies desperately need Cedric Coward impressed as a rookie for the Grizzlies, but his quiet rise as a leader deserves more attention.

APRIL 13 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Won't play Sunday Coward (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston.

Impact Coward will miss a second straight game due to lower-back soreness. The rookie first-rounder has impressed this season and will finish the 2025-26 campaign averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 47.1 percent from the field in 25.8 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances (47 starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies' tank could cost Cedric Coward the rookie recognition he deserves Cedric Coward's rookie season with the Grizzlies is starting to fly under the radar due to decreased playing time.

APRIL 10 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Ruled out for Friday Coward (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 27 in loss to Denver 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.

Impact Coward has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a lost season for the Grizzlies, and the rookie posted his first game with more than 25 points since he scored 28 against the 76ers on Dec. 30 last year. 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.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz face the Grizzlies on 10-game skid

Utah aims to end its 10-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Memphis

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

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