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Grizzlies Rookie Cedric Coward Shines in NBA Debut

10/23/2025

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Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward scored 14 points on a perfect 5-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in his NBA debut.
Coach Tuomas Iisalo praised his defense against Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson and noted his versatility after Desmond Bane's loss.
At 22, Coward played for Eastern Washington and Washington State, and his debut suggests he could become a key Grizzlies player this season.

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Story summary

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward scored 14 points on a perfect 5-of-5 from the field and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in his NBA debut.
Coach Tuomas Iisalo praised his defense against Jordan Poole and Zion Williamson and noted his versatility after Desmond Bane's loss.
At 22, Coward played for Eastern Washington and Washington State, and his debut suggests he could become a key Grizzlies player this season.