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12 days ago
Coward finished a steal shy of a complete stat line in Berlin, and he’s been close to a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. With the Ja Morant trade rumors, the rookie wing is someone who could take on added value if the Grizzlies move their currently injured point guard and focus on improving their draft lottery odds. Memphis and Orlando play again on Sunday in London.
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16 days ago
Coward, who has been battling a lingering ankle issue recently, took on an expanded role from a scoring standpoint in this one with Memphis still playing without mercurial guard Ja Morant due to an ongoing calf injury. The 22-year-old hoisted a team-leading 15 shots and knocked down 5-of-10 from three-point range to fuel his fifth 20-point effort on the season. He drained a pair of clutch treys in the final two minutes of regulation to put the Grizzlies ahead for good. He’ll continue to see an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities while Morant and other key contributors for the Grizzlies remain sidelined. The Grizzlies are off until Thursday when they face the Magic before closing out the week with a rematch against Orlando on Sunday afternoon.
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18 days ago
Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained ankle, Coward’s playing time was restricted on Friday. While the field-goal percentage wasn’t great, fantasy managers can make use of the rebounds and assists. GG Jackson, who started while Coward was out, had one of his best games of the season, tallying 18 points, two rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers in 21 minutes. Coward’s minutes will increase in the coming games, likely reducing Jackson’s opportunities.
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
18 days ago
Coward is back after missing Memphis’ last two games and is immediately back in the starting lineup. GG Jackson heads to the bench, where his already-low fantasy value takes a hit.
Source: NBA Lineups
MEM • Shooting Guard • #
18 days ago
After a two-game absence, Coward is officially available to return on Friday. GG Jackson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, and he’ll take the most significant hit with Coward back.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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19 days ago
Coward has missed Memphis’ last two games with a sprained ankle, with GG Jackson replacing him in the starting lineup. Coward’s return would likely push Jackson to the bench, which would not significantly affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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20 days ago
Coward will miss a second straight game, which should mean more playing time for GG Jackson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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22 days ago
Coward exited early from Sunday’s game against the Lakers and will be held out for at least one more outing. GG Jackson started the third quarter in place of Coward, though Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should also see a bump in minutes with Coward unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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23 days ago
Coward scored 16 first-half points before injuring his left ankle, with the rookie heading back to the locker room just before halftime. GG Jackson started the third quarter, but Coward’s absence will also mean more minutes for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Source: Law Murray
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28 days ago
This was the sixth double-double of Coward’s rookie season, but this was better than the rest. He set career highs for both points and rebounds, though it wasn’t enough for Memphis to get the win. Coward has proven that he should be viewed as an elite asset in dynasty leagues and is already making an impact in redraft leagues as a rookie. This was an impressive performance for him, and he’ll look to keep it going against the Lakers on Friday.
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about 1 month ago
Coward is back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Jazz. However, he will be under a minutes restriction. For that reason, GG Jackson, who started against Utah, may remain in the Grizzlies’ rotation. However, he’ll have a low fantasy ceiling with Coward back in the lineup.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
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about 1 month ago
Coward did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Jazz, which moved GG Jackson into the starting lineup. Jackson played 30 minutes, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers. While it would be a roll of the dice, Jackson would be worthy of streaming consideration if the Grizzlies remain as shorthanded as they were on Tuesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 1 month ago
With Coward joining Ja Morant (ankle) and Vince Williams Jr. (foot) as out for this game, Memphis will be thin in the backcourt. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope lost his starting spot to Coward earlier this season but should reprise that role with Coward sidelined.
Source: Grizzlies PR
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about 1 month ago
While his fantasy value has slipped since a hot start to the season, Coward had a productive night for category league managers on Monday. The six assists matched the rookie’s previous high, and managers can also benefit from the rebounds and three-pointers. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Coward has been a 10th-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. The Grizzlies conclude their road trip on Tuesday against the Jazz.
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about 2 months ago
While Coward’s final stat line lacked defensive stats, the rookie did record his second double-double in three games and fifth of the season. Given how well he began the season, most fantasy managers understood that Coward’s production would cool down eventually. Over the past two weeks, he’s ranked just outside the top-200 in fantasy value. However, Coward still offers a higher ceiling than Jaylen Wells, who finished Friday’s defeat with 19 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers.
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about 2 months ago
Coward was dominant on Friday for the suddenly surging Grizzlies, who have won six of their last eight games. He used efficient scoring to tally his third 20-point outing of the season, but his most noteworthy contributions came on the glass, where he led all rebounders on the night en route to a new career-high. The rookie forward also tied a career-high in assists before finishing with his fourth double-double of the season. He continues to be a bright spot for the Grizzlies and should remain a productive player in fantasy leagues moving forward.
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2 months ago
Regarding fantasy value, Coward has been one of the most productive rookies in the NBA. While his value has taken a slight hit recently due to a dip in defensive production, the rookie guard continues to provide solid offensive value. With Ja Morant sidelined, there’s more room for Coward to “spread his wings” offensively. He was efficient on Thursday, scoring 19 points for the second consecutive game. He should be rostered in more than 39 percent of Yahoo! leagues, as he currently is.
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2 months ago
Coward struggled in the first half, scoring just three points. The rookie was far better after halftime, finishing with his third double-double. Coward has hit double figures in scoring in six straight games, and he’s still providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats. He did not do much outside of points, rebounds and three-pointers on Tuesday, but the ability to change that is there with Ja Morant out for at least two weeks.
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2 months ago
Coward was initially listed as doubtful for this game, but he was able to play and make the first start of his career. It has been an excellent rookie year for him thus far, but his first start was underwhelming. He spent 24:32 on the court, which was actually the fewest minutes he has played since the third game of the season. The rotations in Memphis have been frustrating, but moving into the starting lineup is a good opportunity for Coward, who is available in 63 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
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2 months ago
Coward was upgraded to questionable earlier in the day after initially being tagged as doubtful. He’ll not only suit up, but he’ll make the first start of his career, which will push Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the bench. Edey is also starting in his first appearance this season, which will push Jock Landale to a reserve role.
Source: Grizzlies PR
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2 months ago
Coward was initially doubtful for Saturday’s game with a sore right foot. With his status upgraded to questionable, the rookie’s chances of playing have increased. Vince Williams Jr. and GG Jackson are the players who stand to benefit if Coward doesn’t play, but neither is worth streaming while in a reserve role.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
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2 months ago
Coward has gotten off to a strong start to his career, but he could miss a game for the first time this season. His expected absence should open the door for GG Jackson and Vince Williams Jr. to take on extra minutes, though that won’t make either worth streaming.
Source: Grizzlies PR
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3 months ago
Coward struggled from deep in his first trip to Madison Square Garden, shooting 0-of-5 from beyond the arc. However, the rookie guard provided solid value in assists, steals and blocked shots. Coward’s ability to fill a stat line has made him one of the more valuable rookies in fantasy basketball, as he’s providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats and top-75 value in eight-cat. Rostered in 38 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Coward deserves more consideration, even with the Grizzlies only playing twice more during Week 4.
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3 months ago
Like many of his teammates, Coward struggled inside the arc on Sunday, shooting 1-of-6. However, he made half of his six three-point attempts and was active on the boards, recording his second double-double. Rostered in 36 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Coward is providing top-50 value in nine-cat formats. The negative in the short term is that Memphis’ three-game Week 4 starts with a Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back, which may limit Coward’s value. However, he should have staying power in fantasy basketball throughout the season.
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3 months ago
Coward finished Friday’s win as one of two Grizzlies to reach the 20-point mark. His scoring total came by way of efficient shooting and solid production from beyond the arc. And a second consecutive game with at least nine rebounds nearly landed the rookie his second double-double of the season. Coward continues to impress and could eventually make his way to the starting unit if he remains productive.
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3 months ago
Coward has cooled off a bit after a scorching hot start to his career, but he has still been solid off the bench. He played a career-high 31 minutes in this game, which was more than both Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (25) and Jaylen Wells (21). Wells had a rough shooting night, but this is a situation worth monitoring. Coward could make a move into the starting unit if he keeps playing this well.