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The Unpolished Gem Who Sparkled: Cedric Coward’s unlikely NBA debut

The Memphis Grizzlies took a bold swing in the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting 6'6", 205-pound wing Cedric Coward with the 11th overall pick. To move up, Memphis traded the 16th pick to Portland later used on Yang Hansen a 2028 first-rounder (via Orlando), and two second-round picks in 2027 and 2028.

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