29Breakdown
Performance
NewsPowered by
Powered by
February 11, 2026
Tabbed doubtful
Coward (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Denver.
Analysis
Coward picked up a right knee injury during Monday's game against the Warriors, and the issue is likely to prevent him from suiting up Wednesday. With Walter Clayton (calf) also doubtful, Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack could take on expanded roles.
February 10, 2026
Fails to return Monday
Coward (knee) didn't return to Monday's game against Golden State. He finished the night with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes before exiting.
Analysis
The severity of Coward's injury is unclear at this time, as the team is simply calling it a right knee issue for now. He can be considered day-to-day until Memphis has more information to share on his availability going forward.
February 10, 2026
Unlikely to return
Coward is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Warriors due to a right knee injury.
Analysis
Coward shook off a shoulder injury and was cleared to play Monday, but he's since suffered a knee injury. Scotty Pippen started the second half in his place, but Cam Spencer and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should also factor into the mix in the second half if Coward is unable to return.
February 9, 2026
Off injury report
Coward (shoulder) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis
The rookie first-rounder did not play in Saturday's loss to the Trail Blazers due to a shoulder injury. It appears Coward has been cleared to return Monday, which will likely lead to Jahmai Mashack reverting to a bench role. Coward has averaged 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 threes over 26.3 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
February 8, 2026
Ruled out Saturday
Coward (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Analysis
As expected, Coward will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right shoulder soreness, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Warriors. The Grizzlies will be extremely shorthanded in the backcourt Saturday, so Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Walter Clayton and Jahmai Mashack will likely see increased playing time.
February 7, 2026
Doubtful Saturday
Coward (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Portland.
Analysis
Coward is likely to miss the second half of this back-to-back set due to right shoulder soreness. Jaylen Wells (shoulder) is also doubtful, so Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jahmai Mashack and Walter Clayton could all see a significant bump in playing time, especially if Cam Spencer (ankle) is downgraded from questionable to out.
February 7, 2026
Chips in 11 points in loss
Coward closed Friday's 135-115 loss to Portland with 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and three steals across 25 minutes.
Analysis
The three steals tied Coward's career high, while the eight boards represented the rookie's best effort on the glass since Jan. 11. Coward's production can still wobble at times -- he's failed to score in double digits three times in the last seven games -- but since missing time in early January due to an ankle sprain, the 22-year-old guard is averaging 13.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.2 combined steals-plus-blocks in 26.3 minutes over the last 13 contests.