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Grizzlies' Cedric Coward shines in Summer League competition

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Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Grizzlies' Cedric Coward shines in Summer League competition
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 3:11 AMYahoo Sports — What We Learned About Grizzlies' Cedric Coward During Summer League
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The Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward played a lot of basketball this summer. Here's what we learned about him.

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