Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward is listed day-to-day with a left wrist sprain and is doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors. Memphis will likely play at Golden State without the second-year guard, one game into a 1-0 start.
What happened
Cedric Coward was listed day-to-day on the official injury report Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8:42 p.m. ET. The injury is to his left wrist. No earlier status was announced. The report's comment said, "Coward is doubtful for Friday's game against the Warriors due to a left wrist sprain." The report gives Oct. 23 as his expected return date. That is the date of the Warriors game, which he is doubtful for. The 23-year-old guard played 27.8 minutes in the season opener.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis plays at Golden State on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 p.m. ET. The Grizzlies are 1-0, sit fifth in the standings and are coming off a win. Coward had 7 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 27.8 minutes in the opener. Last season he averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 25.8 minutes over 62 games. Memphis is 1-0 with him and has not played without him. On the perimeter, Ty Jerome (31.7 minutes), Jaylen Wells (27.7) and Scotty Pippen Jr. (20.2) are the guards in line to pick up his minutes. GG Jackson (18.7) is another option on the wing.
What to watch
The next injury report before Friday's tip will show whether Coward stays doubtful or gets ruled out. The report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return, but he is doubtful for that night's game, and no firmer timeline has been announced. Isaiah Stewart is also day-to-day with a left ankle injury. That could leave Memphis thin at Golden State. No schedule beyond the Warriors game has been announced.
Is Cedric Coward playing against the Warriors on Friday?
He is doubtful for Friday's game at Golden State, which tips at 10 p.m. ET, because of a left wrist sprain. His status is day-to-day.
When will Cedric Coward be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 23 as his expected return, but he is doubtful for that night's game against the Warriors. No firmer return date has been announced.