Cedric Coward News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Not starting in return Coward (knee) won't start against Minnesota on Tuesday.

Impact Coward is available to play following a seven-game absence due to a right knee sprain, though he'll come off the bench and will presumably operate under a minutes restriction. Over his last 10 outings, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in return Coward (knee) won't start against Minnesota on Tuesday.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Tuesday Coward (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Coward will shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a right knee sprain. With the rookie first-rounder back in action, Cam Spencer and Walter Clayton could see fewer minutes. Coward has averaged 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Coward is on track to shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a right knee sprain. If the rookie first-rounder is cleared to play, fewer minutes would be available for the likes of Walter Clayton, Cam Spencer and Javon Small. Over his last 10 appearances, Coward has averaged 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Coward (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Coward has missed seven consecutive games due to a right knee posterior capsule sprain, though the questionable tag offers some optimism for a return in the near future. On the season, the rookie is averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists on 46.8 percent shooting from the field and 34.0 percent from beyond the arc across 48 appearances (35 starts). Should Coward remain out Tuesday, Walter Clayton, Cam Spencer and Rayan Rupert are candidates to see increased opportunities.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Coward (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against hte Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Coward drew the doubtful tag for Sunday's game while managing from a right knee sprain, so it comes as no surprise that the rookie first-rounder will be sidelined for a seventh straight game. Walter Clayton, Rayan Rupert and Jaylen Wells should all continue to see extended playing time for as long as Coward is sidelined. Coward's next chance to play is Tuesday against the Timberwolves.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Coward (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact It appears as though Coward will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from a right knee sprain, and the Grizzlies will likely take things slow with the rookie first-rounder, given that the team is not contending for a spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Jaylen Wells, Walter Clayton and Rayan Rupert should continue to operate in elevated roles for as long as Coward is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers face the Grizzlies on 5-game slide

Indiana looks to break its five-game slide when the Indiana Pacers take on Memphis

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Cam Spencer sparks a short-handed Grizzlies rout of the Mavericks, 124-105

Cam Spencer scored 25 points off the bench and Olivier-Maxence Prosper had 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 124-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Friday Coward (knee) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.

Impact A sprained knee is resulting in a sixth consecutive absence for the rookie swingman, and it doesn't look like Memphis is in a rush to get Coward back onto the floor. The injury-plagued Grizzlies should once again turn to Jaylen Wells for an expanded role, and Rayan Rupert has a clearer path to minutes as well.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard scores 21 as Warriors put 8 players in double figures and beat the Grizzlies 133-112

Will Richard scored 21 points, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II added 19 apiece and the Golden State Warriors routed the Memphis Grizzlies 133-112 on Wednesday night in a game...

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Out again for Wednesday Coward (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Warriors.

Impact Coward will be sidelined for a fifth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He's questionable at best for Friday against Dallas.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Coward (knee) will remain on the inactive list for Monday's matchup with the Kings.

Impact Monday will mark Coward's fourth straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be considered questionable at best for Wednesday's meeting with the Warriors. Walter Clayton, Cam Spencer and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will continue to pick up the slack in Coward's absence.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins makes 9-of-10 shots in 28-point outing to lead Heat over Grizzlies 136-120

Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on 9-of-10 shooting, Norman Powell finished with 25 and the Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-120 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Remains out Saturday Coward (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.

Impact Coward will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to recover from a hyperextended right knee. The rookie's absence further thins a Memphis backcourt that is already missing Ja Morant (elbow) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger). With Coward out again, Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen and Cam Spencer should pick up most of the backcourt usage Saturday. Coward's next opportunity to play will arrive Monday against the Kings.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis plays Miami on 4-game road slide

Memphis will try to stop its four-game road losing streak when the Grizzlies face Miami

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

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.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward's goal gives Memphis fans something to believe in Cedric Coward's latest answer on Kevin O'Connor's show should excite Grizzlies fans.

FEBRUARY 17 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

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

Spurs' Carter Bryant replaces Grizzlies' Cedric Coward in 2026 Castrol Rising Stars The San Antonio rookie will replace the injured Memphis rookie on Team Vince tonight.

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

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Pacers face the Grizzlies on 5-game slide

Cam Spencer sparks a short-handed Grizzlies rout of the Mavericks, 124-105

Will Richard scores 21 as Warriors put 8 players in double figures and beat the Grizzlies 133-112

Wiggins makes 9-of-10 shots in 28-point outing to lead Heat over Grizzlies 136-120

Memphis plays Miami on 4-game road slide

Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid