Cedric Coward ☆

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This season

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• Podcast Cedric Coward (quoted), via Locked On Grizzlies · Quote · Oct 16

  Cedric Coward, quoted from the host's interview for a Commercial Appeal story: nobody wants to be called a loser, and a lot of people are saying they will be losers. He added that they're trying to prove themselves right, not prove people wrong.

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 15

  Host says Cedric Coward, now in his second NBA season, has started slowly for the second preseason in a row.

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 15

  Host says Coward has the tools to be an extra point-of-attack defender but doesn't consistently understand angles, his place in the scheme, or where his help comes from. Host notes Michael Cole has raised this too.

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Opinion · Oct 15

  Host doesn't need Coward to initiate offense, since the Grizzlies have multiple initiators. He wants Coward to make shots and make a defensive leap that helps Ty Jerome and Cameron Boozer on offense.

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 15

  Host says the front office has shifted toward long perimeter players such as Cedric Coward and Wells (heard as "Jalen Wells"; likely Jaylen Wells), especially in the starting lineup.

• Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 14

  DeMichael said the team stresses a collective approach that gets everyone involved in actions. With many players capable of offensive flashes (Ty Jerome, Cam Boozer, Cedric Coward (heard as "Cedric Coward"), Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer), he thinks they will be hard to game-plan against.

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Opinion · Oct 13

  Joe says he would not give Jerome that contract. He would only go above and beyond for Zach Edey (heard as 'zach edy'), Cam Boozer, or Cedric Coward, though he notes Coward's standing 'might be fading for some'.

• Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Prediction · Oct 13

  DeMichael is 'pretty high' in confidence that, assuming health, the opening-night starters will be Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells (heard as 'Jalen Wells'), Cedric Coward, Cam Boozer and Zach Edey (heard as 'Eadie'). He calls a change unlikely at this point.

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• Waiting Joe Mullinax: Cedric Coward starts Memphis's opener against Charlotte.
  2026-10-14 · Podcast · for vs UTA, 2026-10-22
• Waiting DaMichael Cole: Cedric Coward starts on opening night.
  2026-10-13 · Podcast · for vs UTA, 2026-10-22
• Missed DaMichael Cole: Cedric Coward gets extended minutes against Sacramento.
  2026-02-04 · Podcast · for @ SAC, 2026-02-05 · result: started, 27 min

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