The 2025 rookie class continues to separate itself by depth as much as potential star power.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Cedric Coward is outperforming his preseason expectations so far this year. Coward, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Washington State, is averaging 13.3 points and 6.2 rebounds per game so far this season.
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.
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
As the Memphis Grizzlies navigate the demanding holiday stretch of their schedule, one of the most encouraging developments has been the rise of rookie wing Cedric Coward.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Because he opened the season on the injured list, Zach Edey didn’t get much love in one of the two NBA Awards betting markets where he can potentially play a large role.
Some of the stories about the Memphis Grizzlies’ franchise point guard quitting on them at times may have swayed outsiders into thinking what the organization is really about or have taken the spotlight away from those who deserve it.
The Memphis Grizzlies have hit various obstacles to start the season, but things have been slightly worse this year for the Dallas Mavericks, who will be on the second game of a back-to-back when hosting the former on Saturday.
Don’t you love it when two teams that can’t do anything right face off? Teams with abysmal records going at it can make for an interesting, high-intensity game because both are desperate.
The Memphis Grizzlies have been with a lot of negativity to start the season. At 4-11, they aren't the same playoff contender as last year, and have had plenty of drama regarding star point guard Ja Morant.
The San Antonio Spurs didn't have Victor Wembanyama Tuesday, nor Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper. But strong team defense and a healthy dose of Harrison Barnes got them a clutch win over the Memphis Grizzlies anyway.
The Grizzlies unveiled a new-look lineup for Saturday’s game in Cleveland, with Zach Edey making his season debut and rookie Cedric Coward joining him as a starter.
The Memphis Grizzlies are off to an ugly 4-9 start to the 2025-26 season, putting them near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. In fact, they are only one game ahead of the bottom-seeded New Orleans Pelicans.
From Division III roots to early NBA standout, Memphis may have found its next franchise cornerstone. The NBA season is barely a week old, but Cedric Coward is already making the Memphis Grizzlies look like geniuses.
The Memphis Grizzlies are in a weird spot right now. They aren't a title contender, but the team is too good to fall back into the basement of the league.
The Memphis Grizzlies may have hit gold with their No. 11 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 2025 NBA Draft was headlined by the likes of Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe.
There are nights in basketball when everything just clicks. The Memphis Grizzlies knew what that felt like tonight. When a player finds that perfect rhythm, suddenly the rim looks as wide as the ocean.
Rookie Cedric Coward erupted for 27 points behind a torrid 3-point shooting effort as the Memphis Grizzlies rolled past the visiting Indiana Pacers 128-103 on Saturday.
Visiting Miami set a record for most points allowed by a Memphis Grizzlies opponent in regulation.
Coming into the 2025 NBA Draft, there were some questions regarding Washington State star Cedric Coward. He had a lot of upside as a prototypical wing, but injuries and age were a concern.
The Memphis Grizzlies were aggressive in moving up at the 2025 NBA Draft. An exciting prospect for more tapped into the draft hemisphere, as Memphis has done more with less than plenty of teams in the last decade.
Joel Embiid is trending in the right direction with the 76ers’ regular season fast approaching. The former MVP has steadily increased his workload following arthroscopic knee surgery in the spring, Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports reports.
The path from casual fan to professional basketball player often begins with a spark of inspiration, and for Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, that spark was ignited by the late, great Kobe Bryant.
Former Washington State guard Cedric Coward was drafted No. 11 overall by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and subsequently traded to Memphis Grizzlies earlier this summer.
The Grizzlies provided updates on multiple players.
A partially torn rotator cuff limited Coward to six games at Washington State last season.
The Memphis Grizzlies officially signed forward Cedric Coward this summer. The No. 11 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft inked a rookie-scale contract last month.
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