Where will Cam Boozer rank in the history of Grizzlies rookie debuts?
As Cam Boozer takes the FedExForum floor against the Utah Jazz tonight, Chris Herrington revisits the top 10 rookie debuts in Memphis Grizzlies history.
Topic: Cedric Coward
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October 2026
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Herrington: As a new Memphis Grizzlies season arrives, it offers a simple promise
“This Memphis Grizzlies season, which arrives in full form Wednesday night with an opener against Ol’ Pal Jaren Jackson Jr. and his Utah Jazz, will be a different kind of experience.”
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Herrington: With a young trio on the wings, the Grizzlies hope a persistent problem’s been solved
The last few years the Grizzlies have constantly searched for physical, talented wing players. Chris Herrington looks at this year’s three options: Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson II.
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Desmond Bane returns to Memphis, and 1 Grizzly carries his legacy
Desmond Bane was once the Grizzlies player with a chip on his shoulder, insisting the team was better than people expected. Now, it’s Cedric Coward carrying a similar message.
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July 2026
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Herrington: Cedric Coward’s intriguing, uncertain future, and other Grizzlies summer notes
Observations on the Memphis Grizzlies’ summer play and what comes next.
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‘Unacceptable’: Cedric Coward is challenging himself to give more
Cedric Coward isn’t happy with his early summer league performances after being challenged by the Grizzlies coaching staff.
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May 2026
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Memphis Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward named First Team All-Rookie
Cedric Coward is the seventh different Memphis player to earn All-Rookie honors over the past seven seasons.
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March 2026
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Cedric Coward scores — and does a lot more — as Grizzlies beat Bulls
With so many of the team’s more established talents not playing, a lot of fans had been yearning for the talented rookie to flex his game a little more.
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Cedric Coward scores 24 points, including key late free throws, as Grizzlies defeat Bulls
The game was close throughout with neither team building a comfortable advantage. Both teams were playing the second night of back-to-back sets after each losing Friday.
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February 2026
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Grizzlies Mailbag: Can Zach Kleiman steer the rebuild? Will Cedric Coward get the ball?
As the Memphis Grizzlies shift to a rebuild, fans have a lot of questions about the franchise’s direction.
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Grizzlies’ Cedric Coward out of Rising Stars event due to injury
Cedric Coward will not play in the Rising Stars event on Friday due to the same knee injury that held him out of Wednesday’s loss at Denver.
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Cedric Coward’s balancing act: Grizzlies rookie accepts mental, physical challenges of NBA schedule
Cedric Coward has faced both physical and mental challenges during his rookie season. The NBA Rising Star has held it together with personal balance.
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January 2026
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Three Memphis Grizzlies named NBA Rising Stars
Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer will all participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars mini tournament at All-Star Weekend.
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Herrington: As injuries and losses mount, the Grizzlies season could be taking a turn
With a losing streak, new injuries to Ja Morant and Cedric Coward and a crowded coming schedule, this Memphis Grizzlies season may be at a crossroads.
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Herrington: The bad and (yes) good of the Grizzlies’ game of the year
The Grizzlies’ overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers was a disappointing outcome, but also a tantalizing preview.
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Grizzlies notebook: Coward’s comp, Aldama’s spot and the injury crown
Grizzlies fans have compared Cedric Coward to Clippers wing Kawhi Leonard, but does the Memphis rookie have a better player comparison in Oklahoma City?
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December 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Is Memphis’ momentum already gone?
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap a pair of losses for the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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November 2025
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Ja Morant to return, Zach Edey upgraded for Grizzlies on Saturday
Updates on Ja Morant, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s availability for Saturday’s game in Cleveland.
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October 2025
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Grizzlies podcast: Cedric Coward makes splash
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington share what impresses them most about Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s strong start.
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Herrington: Three games in, Cedric Coward is already trying our patience
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s weekend breakout game echoes some lofty company. Plus, four other things Chris Herrington liked from the Grizzlies last week.
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Cedric Coward was ‘thrown in the fire.’ But he’s not getting burnt.
Cedric Coward had Grizzlies fans dreaming about his future with a 27-point performance in a win over Indiana on Saturday.
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Cedric Coward hits all 6 3-pointers and scores 27 points as Grizzlies beat Pacers
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Grizzlies podcast: Three losses, Coward hits the court
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington react to the Grizzlies’ preseason losses and discuss what they have seen from Cedric Coward this month.
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Grizzlies’ ‘best’ preseason loss features grit and growth
The Memphis Grizzlies rallied from a 17-point deficit, but their fourth-quarter comeback fell short Saturday at FedExForum as the Atlanta Hawks won.
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Herrington: Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward lead deep cast of Grizzlies perimeter prospects
The Grizzlies have been cycling through young perimeter prospects for a few years now. Will they find some keepers this season?
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Inspired: Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward looks to late grandma, Olympic athlete grandpa
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward’s grandfather was an Olympic gold medalist. His grandmother was a cornerstone in Cedric’s life. He is motivated by both of them.
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