Memphis Grizzlies rookie wing Cedric Coward proclaimed himself “100% cleared” for the beginning of coaching camp. Coward had sat out of Summer season League whereas persevering with to rehab {a partially} torn rotator cuff.
“I really feel good,” Coward stated. “The exercises we’re doing now, I really feel nice in them.”
The 6-foot-6 wing was a high-riser forward of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Grizzlies traded as much as purchase Coward with the eleventh total decide within the draft. Now, Coward is able to go for the preseason.
“That’s the most effective factor ever,” Coward stated about being able to play in camp. “I haven’t performed dwell competitors since November. … For me, I do it day by day now that I can. I don’t have to carry something again. I don’t obtained folks telling me to take a break and stuff. It’s like letting the wolves out. That’s what it’s.”