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OCTOBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Bench role Saturday Coward will come off the bench during Saturday's preseason game against the Hawks.

Impact After a poor shooting performance as a starter in Wednesday's preseason game against the Celtics, Coward will be in the second unit. There's no doubting the rookie's talent, but his shooting may become a concern if he can't figure out a way to turn it around during the rest of the preseason.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 11, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

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Shooting woes continue in loss Coward produced 15 points (4-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-7FT), six rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to Boston.

Impact Coming off an 0-for7 performance in Monday's preseason loss to the Pistons, Coward once again struggled with his shot. However, he was able to get to the free-throw line with regularity, from where he shot a perfect 7-for-7. While his long-term role remains a little uncertain, he could see a few extra minutes to begin the season, especially if Ja Morant misses time.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In starting lineup Coward is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason game against Boston.

Impact Coward steps into the first unit Wednesday in place of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope after coming off the bench Monday. Coward went 0-for-7 from the field in the preseason opener, and he'll have a chance to bounce back against the Celtics.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2 promising observations from Cedric Coward's performance in NBA debut The long-awaited and anticipated debut of Cedric Coward finally transpired in the Grizzlies' first preseason game against the Detroit Piston...

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Goes 0-of-7 in preseason debut Coward totaled one point (0-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 18 minutes during Monday's 128-112 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Coward made his debut for the Grizzlies, albeit an underwhelming one. After failing to play in the Summer League due to a shoulder injury, some rust was certainly expected. While it was a rough night on the offensive end, Coward's length was a real positive for Memphis. The fact he played 18 minutes would indicate he has fully recovered from his injury, a great sign given the fact a number of other players are slated to miss time. Assuming the roster is relatively healthy for the majority of the season, it's hard to see Coward playing more than about 18 minutes per game on most nights.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

This bold Scotty Pippen Jr. quote proves the Grizzlies may have a hidden gem Scotty Pippen Jr. says Cedric Coward is one of the best he’s seen, hinting the Grizzlies may have found a draft-night steal.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Cedric Coward already making Grizzlies rethink the depth chart at camp At the Memphis Grizzlies' training camp, it looks like Cedric Coward is already making the coaching staff rethink things.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Cedric Coward speaks on his ability to impact winning with the Grizzlies Finally cleared from a shoulder injury, Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward is making a strong impression on his teammates and coaches in trainin...

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Unlikely to be limited at camp The Grizzlies announced on Friday that Coward (shoulder) is expected to be a full participant in training camp.

Impact Coward missed the Las Vegas Summer League after undergoing shoulder surgery in November of 2024 in college, but Memphis anticipates no limitations for the rookie swingman this fall. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have to open the season, but it's worth noting that Memphis is dealing with several injuries already. The 2025 first-rounder will be a player for fantasy managers to monitor this preseason.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Grizzlies' Cedric Coward provides positive injury update before training camp Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward said that he will have no on-court restrictions when the team convenes for the start of training camp next we...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

The Cedric Coward buzz has slowed—but his journey with the Grizzlies is just starting The Grizzlies' rookie will be expected to produce early on, but isn't receiving the recognition from the outside.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Report: Grizzlies' Cedric Coward expected to be ready for training camp Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward is reportedly expected to be ready for the start of training camp ahead of his rookie campaign.

JULY 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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JULY 15, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

How Duke basketball, Jon Scheyer navigated Cedric Coward's NBA Draft decision Duke basketball had a prized transfer in Cedric Coward before he decided to stay in the NBA Draft. Here's how Jon Scheyer pivoted after the...

JULY 10, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Grizzlies draft pick Cedric Coward signed to rookie-scale contract Former Washington State forward Cedric Coward, the 11th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed his rookie-scale contract with the Grizzlies.

JULY 8, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Cedric Coward: 11th pick 'doubtful' for Grizzlies in NBA Summer League Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward is reportedly doubtful to play with the team in the NBA Summer League.

JULY 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Doubtful to play in Summer League Coward (shoulder) is doubtful to play in the 2025 Summer League, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Impact The Grizzlies traded up to select Coward with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and they're expected to be extremely cautious with his recovery. The former Washington State suffered a shredded rotator cuff and partially torn labrum in his left (non-shooting) shoulder in late November and underwent surgery. Even though Coward recently stated that he's almost recovered from the injury, the reality is that he hasn't yet taken part in five-on-five practices. Until that happens, he's not going to participate in any games. In other words, his chances of seeing the court in the Summer League are slim to none.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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