Cedric Coward Injury: Sitting out Rising Stars Game
The Grizzlies announced that Coward (knee) won't play Friday in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars Game at All-Star weekend in Los Angeles, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
The rookie first-round pick missed the Grizzlies' final game before the All-Star break Wednesday in Denver due to right knee soreness, so he'll err on the side of caution by sitting out Friday's exhibition. With some extended rest on tap during the All-Star break, Coward could be ready to play in the Grizzlies' next game Feb. 20 against the Jazz.
