Cedric Coward News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Out for Friday Coward (knee) won't play in Friday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Coward will miss his second consecutive contest due to a hyperextended right knee, and his next opportunity to suit up will come Saturday against Miami. With the rookie first-rounder joining Ja Morant (elbow), Scotty Pippen (toe), Ty Jerome (calf) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger) on the sidelines, Cam Spencer, Jahmai Mashack and Javon Small are candidates for increased playing time, especially if Walter Clayton (calf) is downgraded from doubtful to out.

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Cedric Coward's latest injury update further deepens crisis for Grizzlies Unfortunately, Cedric Coward will not compete at the Rising Stars Challenge. Even worse, he could miss additional time past the All-Star bre...

FEBRUARY 13 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Memphis Grizzlies will have one less representative in NBA Rising Stars Memphis Grizzlies wing Cedric Coward, one of the team’s top bright spots and a strong candidate for the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team, will mi...

FEBRUARY 13 • SI.COM

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FEBRUARY 13 • NBA.COM

Sitting out Rising Stars Game Coward (knee) will miss the Rising Stars Game on Friday, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact The standout rookie will play it safe and sit out this exhibition. He missed the final game before the All-Star break, and it's unclear if his knee soreness will prevent him from suiting up Feb. 20 against the Jazz.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Coward (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.

Impact Coward will sit out Memphis' final game before the All-Star break, giving him a full 10 days to rest his sore right knee. The Grizzlies return with a back-to-back out of the break, however, leaving his status for next Friday's matchup against Utah up in the air. For now, he should be considered questionable for that one. Expect more minutes for Cam Spencer and Javon Small Wednesday evening.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tabbed doubtful Coward (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Denver.

Impact Coward picked up a right knee injury during Monday's game against the Warriors, and the issue is likely to prevent him from suiting up Wednesday. With Walter Clayton (calf) also doubtful, Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack could take on expanded roles.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid

Memphis aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Fails to return Monday Coward (knee) didn't return to Monday's game against Golden State. He finished the night with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes before ex...

Impact The severity of Coward's injury is unclear at this time, as the team is simply calling it a right knee issue for now. He can be considered day-to-day until Memphis has more information to share on his availability going forward.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Coward is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right knee injury.

Impact Coward shook off a shoulder injury and was cleared to play Monday, but he's since suffered a knee injury. Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could see more playing time in the second half if Coward is unable to return.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Coward (shoulder) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact The rookie first-rounder did not play in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers due to a shoulder injury. It appears Coward has been cleared to return Monday, which will likely lead to Jahmai Mashack reverting to a bench role. Coward has averaged 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 threes over 26.3 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Coward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact As expected, Coward will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right shoulder soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Warriors. The Grizzlies will be extremely shorthanded in the backcourt Saturday, so Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Walter Clayton and Jahmai Mashack will likely see increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Saturday Coward (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Coward is likely to miss the second half of this back-to-back set due to right shoulder soreness. Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is also doubtful, so Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jahmai Mashack and Walter Clayton could all see a significant bump in playing time, especially if Cam Spencer (ankle) is downgraded from questionable to out.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 11 points in loss Coward closed Friday's 135-115 loss to Portland with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and three steals across 25 minutes.

Impact The three steals tied Coward's career high, while the eight boards represented the rookie's best effort on the glass since Jan. 11. Coward's production can still wobble at times -- he's failed to score in double digits three times in the last seven games -- but since missing time in early January due to an ankle sprain, the 22-year-old guard is averaging 13.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.2 combined steals and blocks in 26.3 minutes over the last 13 contests.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ja Morant remains with Grizzlies as the franchise embarks on an uncertain future

The NBA trade deadline has passed and Ja Morant remains in Memphis despite speculation that the relationship between the Grizzlies and their former all-star had reached a parting p...

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

Portland takes on Memphis, aims to break 6-game slide

Portland will try to end its six-game losing streak when the Portland Trail Blazers take on Memphis

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Kings take on the Grizzlies on 9-game losing streak

Sacramento looks to end its nine-game slide when the Sacramento Kings play Memphis

FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Memphis faces Minnesota, looks to stop home skid

Memphis looks to stop its 4-game home skid with a victory over Minnesota

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Grizzlies face the Timberwolves on 5-game slide

Memphis aims to break its five-game losing streak when the Memphis Grizzlies play Minnesota

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Nets 13 points with five assists Coward closed with 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 114-106 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Coward committed some careless turnovers, which resulted in the rookie spending some extra time on the bench, and he was a minus-13 in the eight-point defeat. It wasn't his best game, but Coward will look to get things back on track Saturday versus the Timberwolves.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bey, Queen Williamson leads the Pelicans past the Grizzlies, 114-106

Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen each had 22 points, Zion Williamson added 21 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Memphis Grizzlies 114-106 on Friday night

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Scores with high efficiency Coward totaled 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 112-97 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Coward had a bounce-back performance against the Hornets. After shooting just 23-percent for eight points in his last game, he was much more accurate with his shot Wednesday on his way to 17 points and five assists. The 11th overall pick in last year's draft currently averages the fourth most points per game among all rookies.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Hornets beat Grizzlies 112-97 to top victory total from all of last season

Brandon Miller scored 26 points, Moussa Diabate had 18 points and 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets topped their victory total from all of last season, beating the Memphis Griz...

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

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