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April 12, 2026
Won't play Sunday
Coward (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston.
Analysis
Coward will miss a second straight game due to lower-back soreness. The rookie first-rounder has impressed this season and will finish the 2025-26 campaign averaging 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 47.1 percent from the field in 25.8 minutes per game across 62 regular-season appearances (47 starts).
April 10, 2026
Ruled out for Friday
Coward (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Analysis
Coward will be held out of Friday's contest due to lower-back soreness. The rookie first-rounder's last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday in Houston. With Coward joining a plethora of Memphis players on the inactive list, Adama Bal and Jahmai Mashack should see increased burn.
April 9, 2026
Scores 27 in loss to Denver
Coward chipped in 27 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis
Coward has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a lost season for the Grizzlies. The rookie posted his first game with more than 25 points since he scored 28 against the 76ers on Dec. 30. Coward has been consistent overall and has scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
April 6, 2026
Removed from injury report
Coward (back) is available for Monday's game against Cleveland.
Analysis
After resting Sunday, Coward is ready to play in the second half of this back-to-back set. Across his last six appearances, the rookie first-rounder has averaged 13.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 26.0 minutes per game.
