
Cedric Coward
22-Year-Old
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Coward is still recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered in college, which cost him his first Summer League. However, he's expected to be healthy by training camp. The Grizzlies traded up to select Coward at No. 11 in the 2025 NBA Draft, showing how much the organization likes him. However, his path to playing time as a rookie is blocked. Memphis got rid of Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia this offseason and brought in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ty Jerome. Vince Williams, Jaylen Wells, GG Jackson, Santi Aldama and John Konchar are also still around and will need minutes on the wings. At 22 years old, Coward is old for a prospect and may have to contribute immediately to fit the NBA development curve. The team still revolves around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, so even if Coward beats out the returning group of forwards, he'll be hard-pressed to handle enough usage to be relevant in standard leagues. However, if he carves out 20-plus minutes a night, his all-around skill set makes Coward an intriguing fantasy option. Read Past Outlooks

Unlikely to be limited at camp
The Grizzlies announced on Friday that Coward (shoulder) is expected to be a full participant in training camp.
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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.
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.
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Likely out for summer ball
Coward (shoulder) is considered doubtful to play in the Salt Lake City or Las Vegas Summer Leagues this month, a Grizzlies spokesperson told Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal.
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Headed to Memphis after trade-up
The Trail Blazers selected Coward (shoulder) with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and traded his rights to the Grizzlies, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Could play some power forward
Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Thursday that Coward could play some minutes at the four in the early going, according to Fastbreak Breakfast.
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Iisalo noted that Coward has a chance to size up and play the four because he is "really physical, he is long, strong, and a good rebounder for his position." The Grizzlies are preparing to be very thin in the frontcourt to open the season due to injuries to Jaren Jackson, Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey. Coward missed the Las Vegas Summer League after undergoing shoulder surgery in November of 2024 in college, but it sounds like he could have a chance to play a big role in the preseason as the Grizzlies give him a look in the frontcourt.
Iisalo noted that Coward has a chance to size up and play the four because he is "really physical, he is long, strong, and a good rebounder for his position." The Grizzlies are preparing to be very thin in the frontcourt to open the season due to injuries to Jaren Jackson, Brandon Clarke and Zach Edey. Coward missed the Las Vegas Summer League after undergoing shoulder surgery in November of 2024 in college, but it sounds like he could have a chance to play a big role in the preseason as the Grizzlies give him a look in the frontcourt.