Coward (knee) is available for Friday's game against Detroit.
Coward is no longer on the injury report after missing the front end of this back-to-back set. Look for the rookie to play a modest workload as the Grizzlies continue to evaluate several fringe rotation players.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Ruled out for Thursday
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Coward (knee) won't play Thursday against the Mavs.
Coward will sit out Thursday's game, with it being the first of a back-to-back set, but he should return for Friday's meeting with the Pistons. With Coward unavailable, Jahmai Mashack, Javon Small and Rayan Rupert should see an uptick in minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Doubtful for Thursday
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Coward is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against Dallas due to right knee injury management.
Coward is likely to be held out of the opening leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set for rest purposes. With several of Coward's teammates also listed as out or doubtful, Memphis could be forced to lean on Javon Small, Cam Spencer (back), Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert in the backcourt.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Double-doubles in return
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Coward logged 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during the Grizzlies' 139-129 loss to the 76ers on Tuesday.
Coward was back in action Tuesday after missing Monday's loss to the Nets due to a lingering knee injury. He was moved back into the starting lineup and made an impact on the boards, tying a career high in rebounds (including seven on offense). Coward will continue to have his minutes monitored while managing his knee injury, but he's been productive even with limited run time.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Back in starting five
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Coward is in the Grizzlies' starting lineup against the 76ers on Tuesday.
Coward was cleared to play Tuesday after missing Monday's loss against the Nets due to a knee injury, and the rookie first-rounder will start for Memphis in his return. In his last outing against the Clippers on Saturday, Coward played 22 minutes and finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, one block and two three-pointers (on eight attempts).
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Unlikely to play Monday
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Coward is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets due to right knee injury management.
Coward has appeared in two of the team's last three games, but he appears set to miss Monday's contest as he continues to nurse a knee injury. If he is officially ruled out, more minutes will be available for Walter Clayton, Jahmai Mashack and Cam Spencer.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Won't play Wednesday
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Coward (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Coward will hit the sidelines for the second leg of this back-to-back set, but he should be able to get back out there for Saturday's meeting with the Clippers. With Coward out, expect more minutes for Walter Clayton, Jahmai Mashack and Cam Spencer.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Doubtful for Wednesday
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Coward (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Portland.
As expected, the Grizzlies are planning to hold Coward out for maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The rookie returned from a seven-game absence Tuesday against the Timberwolves and finished with 15 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 21 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Not starting in return
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Coward (knee) won't start against Minnesota on Tuesday.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Coward (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Coward (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Ruled out for Friday
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Coward (knee) is out for Friday's game against Dallas.
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.
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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward: Out again Wednesday
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Coward (knee) has been ruled out Wednesday against the Warriors.
Coward will be sidelined for a fifth straight game due to an injury that the Grizzlies are now labeling as a right posterior capsule sprain, after he had previously been listed with a hyperextended knee. Head coach Tuomas Iisalo said shortly after the All-Star break ended that Coward is making progress in his recovery, but the rookie isn't believed to have resumed practicing with the team. With the 21-35 Grizzlies well removed from playoff contention, expect the team to take a conservative approach with bringing Coward back from the knee injury.
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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: 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.
