Cedric Coward shines for Grizzlies in Summer League, earns accolades
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:23 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies wing Cedric Coward topped the list of summer stock risers by NBC Sports. He averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in Summer League play. Coward's performance, including a high of 28 points in a semifinal against Houston, helped guide the Grizzlies to a 4-2 record. His regular season averages of 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds show potential for growth as the team navigates changes from trades involving Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. Coward made the All-Summer League Second Team, reflecting his strong showing after missing last year's summer due to injury.
- •Coward averaged 19.0 points in Summer League play.
- •Grizzlies went 4-2 in Summer League competition.
- •Coward scored a high of 28 points in the semifinal against Houston.
- •He averaged 13.6 points and 5.9 rebounds in the regular season.
- •Coward made the All-Summer League Second Team.
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Cedric Coward Named Among Summer's Stock Risers by NBC Sports
"Cedric Coward opened NBC Sports' list of summer stock risers. The Grizzlies wing averaged 13.6 points as a rookie and made the All-Summer League Second Team.
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