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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · 7 h ago
  • The host says the whole starting lineup against Sacramento had at least four rebounds. The starters he lists appear to be Boozer, Coward, Jaylen Wells, Stewart and Jerome. This lineup is inferred from his list, not stated outright. Quinten Post came off the bench with five rebounds. at 10:41
  • The host's opinion is that Coward and Jaylen Wells have been high-level role players and are a big reason for the 3-0 start. He says Coward understands his role as a starter better than GG Jackson did. at 23:29

  “The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” · listen ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · 17 h ago

  Cedric Coward (wrist) listed available to play Sunday.

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• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 41 h ago

  Questionable, wrist

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · 41 h ago

  Day-to-day, left wrist sprain, return est. Oct 25

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• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Zach Edey, Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward scored 20 points combined in Ty Jerome's 45-point game.

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 4:14 · listen ↗

  also reported by Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · 42 h ago
  • Joe Mullinax: Cedric Coward was out for the Warriors game. No reason is given. at 10:08
  • Joe Mullinax: The host guesses that Coward is close to returning and would probably be questionable for the front end of the back-to-back. This is explicitly the host's guess. at 10:13
  • Joe Mullinax: The host asks whether Coward will be available against Sacramento. He expects Grizzlies PR to release an injury report an hour or two after the episode goes live. at 14:34

  “Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” · listen ↗

• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · Oct 23

  No Cedric Coward today, but Isaiah Stewart is available. GG Jackson is starting in place of Coward. Follow along for live updates here:

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• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · Oct 23

  Out, wrist

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• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 23

  Key news to watch (status as of 4 ET) Questionable: De'Aaron Fox, Keldon Johnson, Aaron Nesmith Probable: Brandin Podziemski Doubtful: Cedric Coward

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 1 points · Oct 23
  • DaMichael Cole: The host says Spencer, Jerome, Wells and Coward won't put much pressure on the rim. Jerome gets to his floater instead. at 20:07

  “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax: Shot distribution: Jerome took 25 shots and Boozer was next with 15. Coward (6), Wells (10) and Zach Edey (5) took 26 combined. at 6:33
  • Joe Mullinax: Zach Edey played 21 minutes and took no free throws; neither did Cedric Coward. The host wants more aggression and does not expect Edey to play more than 25-26 minutes once the season is fully rolling. at 27:43

  “Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 21
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael says the team probably wants Cedric Coward to become a big-wing stopper in time, but he is not there yet. at 26:15
  • DeMichael Cole (reported): DeMichael relays preseason comments that the Grizzlies want Cedric Coward to improve his screen navigation, and that Coward has talked about working on it. at 29:25
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe calls Cedric Coward an elite wing rebounder and says rebounding won't be a weakness for Memphis against Utah. at 33:18

  “Memphis Grizzlies 2026-2027 NBA season begins - player award preview and final record prediction” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 20
  • The host names Edey, Boozer and Coward as being in the starting lineup. at 17:41
  • Cedric Coward (reported): Coward told the host the team should definitely be one of the best rebounding teams and called it a goal. at 19:35
  • Coward shot below league average from three last year; based on his shooting mechanics in practice, the host expects his percentage to rise. at 21:04
  • The host says Coward has the tools but isn't yet a reliable perimeter defender; the coaching staff has challenged him, and some preseason clips showed it. at 32:39

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Joe Mullinax: Boozer played 29 minutes in the finale, and Cedric Coward played 26. at 9:36
  • Joe Mullinax: Cedric Coward had what the host called probably his best preseason game: 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, no turnovers and a couple of steals. at 3:41
  • Joe Mullinax: Open questions the host listed: Coward's growth, offensive creativity, whether the defensive energy can be sustained, and Edey's health. at 28:11

  “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 16
  • Locked On top 100 list (reported): On Locked On's top-100 player list, Ty Jerome ranked 91, Cedric Coward 92 and Zach Edey 93. No other Grizzlies made the list. at 5:23
  • Host's view of individual defenders: Cameron Boozer is an excellent positional defender, Cedric Coward has to grow on that end, and Ty Jerome "is what he is" defensively. at 8:35
  • Cedric Coward (quoted): 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. at 11:10

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 5 points · Oct 15
  • Joe Mullinax: Host says Cedric Coward, now in his second NBA season, has started slowly for the second preseason in a row. at 24:54
  • Joe Mullinax: 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. at 25:58
  • Joe Mullinax: Host lists defensive reads Coward needs: knowing where Zach Edey is for weak-side help, where hedges come from, and getting into passing lanes when opponents try to pick on Ty Jerome. at 26:49
  • Joe Mullinax: 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. at 29:04
  • Joe Mullinax: Host says the front office has shifted toward long perimeter players such as Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells, especially in the starting lineup. at 18:22

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” · listen ↗

• 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, Scotty Pippen Jr., Cam Spencer), he thinks they will be hard to game-plan against.

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” at 5:22 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 13
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael is 'pretty high' in confidence that, assuming health, the opening-night starters will be Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Cam Boozer and Zach Edey. He calls a change unlikely at this point. at 16:51
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael says Jaylen Wells is the starting group's point-of-attack defender. He says the Grizzlies don't trust Cedric Coward in that role yet, though that could change later this season or next year. at 19:13
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe says Cedric Coward is still growing into his role (also). He isn't down on him, noting Coward was 'first-team All-NBA rookie' last season. at 21:03

  “Could the Memphis Grizzlies explore keeping Ty Jerome as a long-term option?” · listen ↗

• Podcast DaMichael Cole, Locked On Grizzlies · Report · Oct 12

  Cole believes Cedric Coward did not play until the second half. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jerami Grant are mentioned right after, but the sentence is cut off, so what it says about them is unclear.

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” at 7:33 · listen ↗

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