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MEM • Shooting Guard • #
19 days ago
Coward joins the long list of Grizzlies players who won’t be available for Friday’s game. Adama Bal and Dariq Whitehead should play plenty due to the injuries, with the former logging 39 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
20 days ago
Coward needed only 22 minutes of game action to finish as the game’s leading scorer. He was dialed in from beyond the arc, took advantage of his free-throw attempts, and made the most of his scoring inside the arc. As a result, the rookie logged his seventh 20-point game of the season. He’ll have a chance to land another big performance on Friday against the Jazz.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
22 days ago
Coward did not play in Sunday’s loss to the Bucks, resulting in Toby Okani making his first career start. Okani played 41 minutes in Milwaukee; he’s highly unlikely to hit that number with Coward back in the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
23 days ago
Coward was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game, so his absence is unsurprising. Adama Bal and Lucas Williamson are likely to see their minutes increase, but neither is worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
24 days ago
Coward and Jackson, with the latter having scored 30 points in Friday’s loss to the Raptors, are on track to sit out Sunday’s game due to injury. Memphis has been extremely shorthanded for most of this season. The good news is that Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Taylor Hendricks are available, and both will be key options on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
25 days ago
Coward’s final line didn’t pop, but he was still one of the Grizzlies’ top performers on the evening. He finished as the team’s second-leading scorer, collected a few stocks, and made a pair of three-pointers, albeit on inefficient shooting. The rookie forward hasn’t had many big performances lately; he’s mostly just provided value as a scorer down the stretch of the season.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
After totaling 22 points in his first two games back from injury, Coward put up 24 on Saturday. This was his most productive game since December 30, when the rookie put up a season-high 28 points in an overtime loss to the 76ers. The Grizzlies play four games in Week 23, which they will conclude with a Sunday/Monday back-to-back. As long as he is available, Coward is capable of providing reliable fantasy value, especially if Jaylen Wells remains out.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Coward will be back following a two-game absence, and he should bump Rayan Rupert out of the starting unit. Rupert was unproductive in 30 minutes as a starter in Monday’s blowout loss.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Coward remains away from the Grizzlies for personal reasons, and it’s unknown when he’ll be able to return. Javon Small has started the last two games in his absence, and that may be the case on Monday as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Coward missed Friday’s loss to the Celtics for personal reasons and his absence will extend through Saturday’s game against the Hornets. Javon Small moved into the starting lineup and had 13 points in 26 minutes against Boston. Small could see another start with Coward out Saturday.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Added to the injury report earlier Friday afternoon, Coward is now out for personal reasons. With Rayan Rupert available after being made inactive on Wednesday, he’s the likely replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: Gary Washburn
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Coward being added not long before tipoff is a bad sign. Rayan Rupert, who was inactive for Wednesday’s win over the Nuggets, is active for Friday’s game. If Coward can’t play, Rupert could make a spot start.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
Despite not shooting the ball well, Coward managed some decent production in his 25 minutes. The low shooting efficiency was offset by frequent, accurate free-throw shooting and good overall production on the glass. Coward has now scored in double figures in five of his last six appearances. With the Grizzlies’ postseason hopes dwindling, it’s likely they continue to put the ball in his hands and give him opportunities.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
For the first time in over a month, Coward has played in consecutive games. While the rookie had a good night in Chicago, the combination of availability and playing time has eliminated most of his fantasy value. Coward has not logged 30 minutes in a game since December 30, and the Grizzlies have no reason to change that anytime soon as they look to a loaded 2026 draft class.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward is one of many Grizzlies rotation players who have been ruled out for Thursday’s game. His absence means more playing time for Rayan Rupert and Jahmai Mashack.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward is on track to miss Thursday’s game for right knee injury management reasons. Jahmai Mashack and Rayan Rupert are players whose opportunities may increase if Coward does not play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
After sitting out Monday’s loss to Brooklyn, Coward returned to take on Philadelphia. Despite playing just 23 minutes, Coward was able to record a double-double, which included him matching his career high for boards in a game. Coward has had a strong rookie season, but his availability has been spotty, and his minutes have been limited when he has played. Don’t expect that to change with the Grizzlies tanking.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward and Jerome both sat out Monday’s loss to Brooklyn, but they’ll return to action for the second leg of Memphis’ back-to-back set. With a number of other Grizzlies banged up or sidelined, Coward and Jerome should be heavily involved against Philly.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 2 months ago
Coward will not play on Monday, leaving the Grizzlies shorthanded on the wings. Jahmai Mashack’s playing time is likely to increase, and he’s worth considering in extremely deep leagues due to the Grizzlies’ lack of depth.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward was used in a reserve role in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers, playing 22 minutes off the bench. If he can’t play on Monday, the Grizzlies will look to Jaylen Wells to play more after logging 26 minutes the last time out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward and Hendricks sat out Wednesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, as it was Memphis’ second game in as many nights. The former’s return will likely mean fewer minutes for Jahmai Mashack, while the latter may siphon minutes away from GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
While Coward was initially doubtful after returning from a knee injury on Tuesday, Hendricks was added to the injury report on Wednesday afternoon. Their absences leave the Grizzlies light on wing options, which means even more scoring opportunities for Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward returned to play on Tuesday after missing nearly a month, so it isn’t surprising that he is expected to sit out against Portland. Rayan Rupert, who just signed a two-way deal with Memphis, should see a bump in minutes.
Source: Grizzlies PR
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Appearing in a game for the first time since February 9, Coward was used in a reserve role against the Timberwolves. The rookie wing played 24 minutes, an unsurprising number, given the time missed. Memphis hosts Portland on Wednesday, so fantasy managers should plan for the possibility of Coward not playing. If he sits, Rayan Rupert (13/6/1/1/1 with two three-pointers in 24 minutes) could see his playing time increase.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward will be available to play in a game since the All-Star break, giving the Grizzlies additional depth on the wings. Walter Clayton Jr. may remain in the starting lineup, but he’ll lose out on playing time with Coward back in action.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward injured his right knee just before the All-Star break and has not played since. Once cleared and able to play starters’ minutes, the rookie will likely return to the first five. Recently, Walter Clayton Jr. and Javon Small have made spot starts, but that’s likely to change once Coward is back.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
While Coward has been out since just before the All-Star break, Aldama has appeared in one game since January 26. Their absences mean that players like Taylor Hendricks, GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper will continue to play extended minutes.
Source: Dustin Dopirak
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
about 2 months ago
Coward suffered a posterior capsule sprain in his right knee just before the All-Star break and has not played since. The doubtful tag is a step in the right direction, but it also suggests that Coward isn’t ready to return to games yet. With Ty Jerome also doubtful, the Grizzlies are likely to rely on Scotty Pippen Jr. to fill the void in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
2 months ago
Injured during the Grizzlies’ final game before the All-Star break, Coward remains sidelined with a posterior capsule sprain in his right knee. For Saturday’s loss to the Heat, the Grizzlies started Walter Clayton Jr. and Ty Jerome together, with Jaylen Wells shifting to the three. That may remain the approach on Monday, but Clayton is not a must-roster player for the silly season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
2 months ago
Coward hurt his knee in the Grizzlies’ last game before the All-Star break and ended up missing Friday’s game against the Jazz with the same injury. The team is holding the 22-year-old guard out again Saturday. Taylor Hendricks started and had nine points and nine rebounds in Coward’s absence Friday.