MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Grizzlies traded draft rights in the first round of the NBA Draft with the Portland Trail Blazers to acquire forward Cedric Coward from Washington State.
ESPN’s Shams Charania announced that the Portland Trail Blazers traded the 11th pick, Coward, to Memphis in exchange for the 16th pick and two second-round picks.
The 16th pick originally was part of the trade that sent Desmond Bane to Orlando.
General Manager Zach Kleiman has made it crystal clear through his words and actions that he is looking to revamp this roster to make a run in the West.
Cedric Coward talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday,...
Cedric Coward talks to media at the 2025 NBA basketball Draft Combine in Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)(Nam Y. Huh | AP)
Cedric Coward is a 6′5 forward out of Washington State who led the Cougars, averaging 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
He shot 56% from the field and an impressive 40% from three.
Should the proposed trade finalize, Coward will be a great addition to the Grizzlies’ roster.
Click here to sign up for our newsletter!
Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline.
Copyright 2025 WMC. All rights reserved.