Cedric Coward News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

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.

4 HOURS AGO • 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

Jokic has his 34th triple-double, Nuggets beat the Grizzlies 136-119 for 10th straight win

Nikola Jokic had 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season, and Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on Wednesday night for the Nuggets’ 1...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Removed from injury report Coward (back) is available for Monday's game against Cleveland.

Impact 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.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Coward (back) won't play Sunday in Milwaukee.

Impact Coward will receive a maintenance day on the frontend 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.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Coward (back) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Bucks.

Impact With Sunday's game being the front end of a back-to-back set, the Grizzlies are leaning towards a maintenance day here. With the way the team has handled their rotations in recent weeks, it's not a lock that Coward plays the second leg either.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett scores 25 points in the Raptors' 128-96 win over the Grizzlies

RJ Barrett scored 25 points, Brandon Ingram had 17 points and seven rebounds and the Toronto Raptors built a first-half lead, extended it in the third and coasted to a 128-96 victo...

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Empty performance Wednesday Coward supplied 15 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 130-119 loss to New York.

Impact Coward scored double digits for the sixth time in his past seven games, although a lack of peripheral production cannot be overlooked. In 11 appearances over the past month, Coward has averaged 13.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.4 three-pointers, making him a fringe standard league asset, at best.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Anunoby has 25 points, 13 rebounds, Towns adds triple-double as Knicks defeat Grizzlies 130-119

OG Anunoby had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season, and the New York Knicks beat the...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Cedric Coward Highlights vs. New York Knicks

APRIL 2 • YOUTUBE

Drops team-high 24 points Coward contributed 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and four steals across 24 minutes during Saturday's 125-124 victory over Chicago.

Impact Coward delivered on both ends of the floor, recording a career-high four steals, while also scoring at least 20 points for just the sixth time. Although his playing time continues to be slightly underwhelming, he has now suited up in three straight games. The fact that a missed game could be just around the corner is worrying, but for now, he should be held in most leagues.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix visits Memphis on 4-game road slide

Phoenix comes into a matchup with Memphis as losers of four road games in a row

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Cedic Coward scores 24 points, including key late free throws, as Grizzlies defeat Bulls 125-124

Cedric Coward scored 24 points, including a pair of free throws with 6.5 seconds left, and had nine rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the Chicago Bulls 125-124

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Cedric Coward Highlights vs. Chicago Bulls

MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE

Cedric Coward Walk off Interview | Grizzlies vs. Bulls

MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE

Memphis faces Chicago on 3-game home skid

Memphis will aim to break its three-game home losing streak when the Grizzlies take on Chicago

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Limited to 12 points Coward totaled 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound and four assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 123-98 loss to the Spurs.

Impact The Grizzlies had a rough showing in this 25-point loss against a red-hot Spurs team, and the rookie out of Washington State was one of the few Memphis players who had a decent fantasy output. Coward was returning from a three-game absence due to a personal issue, and the rookie continues to find ways to put up points even if he's not turning heads from a fantasy perspective. He has scored in double digits in six of his seven appearances since the beginning of March, averaging 13.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in that span.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Coward (personal) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Following a three-game absence for personal reasons, the rookie first-rounder is rejoining the Grizzlies for Wednesday's action. Coward has averaged 13.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 23.2 minutes per contest his last six games.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks get double-digit scoring from 8 players and beat Grizzlies 146-107

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 26 points and eight Atlanta players scored in double figures as the Hawks routed the Memphis Grizzlies 146-107 on Monday night

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Monday Coward (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Coward will miss a third consecutive contest for personal reasons, and his next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Spurs. With the rookie first-rounder remaining sidelined, Javon Small, Walter Clayton and DeJon Jarreau are candidates to see increased minutes.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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