Grizzlies' Cedric Coward shines in Summer League competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:11 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Cedric Coward of the Memphis Grizzlies showcased his skills during the Summer League in Las Vegas. After struggling early in Salt Lake City with a low three-point shooting percentage, Coward rebounded to hit 41.7% from beyond the arc in Vegas. He averaged 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over six games, earning All-Summer League Second Team honors. Coward's performance, alongside the potential demonstrated by rookie teammate Cameron Boozer, suggests the Grizzlies may improve their playoff prospects in the near future.
- •Coward struggled with three-point shooting at 28.6% in Salt Lake City.
- •He averaged 19.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in Vegas.
- •Coward earned All-Summer League Second Team honors.
- •Teammate Cameron Boozer also showed NBA readiness.
- •Grizzlies may see a playoff improvement timeline with Coward's growth.
- 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — What We Learned About Grizzlies' Cedric Coward During Summer League
"The Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward played a lot of basketball this summer. Here's what we learned about him.
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