Coward (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Warriors.
Coward will be sidelined for a fifth straight game and remains without a timetable to return. He should be considered questionable at best for Friday against Dallas.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Out again Monday
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Coward (knee) will remain on the sidelined for Monday's matchup with the Kings.
Monday will mark Coward's fourth straight absence, 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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Remains out Saturday
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Coward (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Out for Friday
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Coward (knee) won't play in Friday's game against the Jazz.
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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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Sitting out Rising Stars Game
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The Grizzlies announced that Coward (knee) won't play Friday in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Game at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
The rookie first-round pick missed the Grizzlies' final game before the All-Star break Wednesday in Denver due to right knee soreness, so he'll err on the side of caution by sitting out Friday's exhibition. With some extended rest on tap during the All-Star break, Coward could be ready to play in the Grizzlies' next game Feb. 20 against the Jazz.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Won't play Wednesday
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Coward (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
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 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Wednesday evening.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Tabbed doubtful
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Coward (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Denver.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Fails to return Monday
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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 exiting.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Unlikely to return
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Coward is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right knee injury.
Coward shook off a shoulder injury and was cleared to play Monday, but he's since suffered a knee injury. Scotty Pippen started the second half in his place, but Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should also factor into the mix in the second half if Coward is unable to return.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Off injury report
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Coward (shoulder) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Ruled out Saturday
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Coward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Nets 13 points with five assists
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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.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Struggles with shot
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Coward closed with eight points (3-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 108-99 loss to the Rockets.
Coward had a brutal night shooting the ball, but his fantasy managers will likely be pleased with the usage. He remains mostly a late-round fantasy play, posting averages of 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Busy from downtown in loss
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Coward had 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Thursday's 118-111 loss to the Magic in Berlin.
The rookie guard is seeing big volume from beyond the arc, attempting more than six threes in back-to-back games for the first time since late November. Coward has drained multiple treys in seven of his last 10 games, averaging 15.6 points, 7.6 boards, 3.1 assists and 2.0 threes in 25.7 minutes over that stretch.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Could return Friday
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Coward (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Coward is in danger of missing his third straight game while dealing with a left ankle sprain. Vince Williams (knee) is also questionable, meaning Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could be in for big nights if either player is eventually ruled out.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Ruled out with ankle sprain
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Coward is out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to a left ankle sprain.
Coward turned his ankle in Sunday's defeat to the Lakers and needs to sit out at least one contest to recuperate. The rookie first-rounder faces a quick turnaround Wednesday against the Suns. GG Jackson started the second half Sunday, and it's possible either he or Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will replace Coward in the starting lineup Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Doesn't return Sunday
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Coward (ankle) exited Sunday's 120-114 loss to the Lakers in the second quarter and did not return.
Coward landed on an opposing player's foot and injured his left ankle after playing just under 13 minutes. He finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal. Despite not playing at all in the second half, the rookie first-rounder still ended the game as Memphis' second-leading scorer. Coward's next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Spurs. If he's forced to miss time, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and GG Jackson are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Doubtful to return Sunday
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Coward is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against the Lakers due to a left ankle injury.
Coward landed on an opposing player's foot and limped to the locker room in the final minutes of the first half. The rookie first-rounder logged 13 minutes before picking up the ankle injury, posting 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal. In the likely event he's unable to return, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and GG Jackson are candidates for an uptick in minutes the rest of the way.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Exits to locker room
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Coward exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Lakers due to an apparent left leg injury, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Coward landed on an opposing player's foot and exited to the locker room with 2:59 remaining in the first half. If the rookie first-rounder is unable to return, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and GG Jackson are candidates for increased playing time for the already banged-up Grizzlies.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Career night in OT loss
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Coward finished with 28 points (10-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 16 rebounds and four assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 139-136 overtime loss to Philadelphia.
Coward set career highs in points, rebounds and minutes played Friday, securing his sixth double-double of the campaign, which is tied for the most by any rookie. Coward has scored in double figures in 10 consecutive games, averaging 16.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists during that stretch.
