Even if the Memphis Grizzlies still feel like they’re good in the West, they aren’t going to be hibernating this winter.<\/p>\n
The fact of the matter is that they haven’t been able to get past the first round of the NBA Playoffs since 2022. On top of that, Tuomas Iisalo is now prepping for his first full season<\/a> as an NBA head coach. With that being said, the regular season is always akin to an extended practice session for the postseason. However, it’s explicit in this case, as Iisalo will be running different schemes<\/a> than Taylor Jenkins.<\/p>\n If that wasn’t already enough change, the Grizzlies also parted ways with<\/a> the player who led the team in win shares for three of the past four seasons. A player who ranked third all-time in franchise history in career 3s despite not even ranking in the top-10 in franchise history in career games. In his place will be fresh meat; a rookie that has only recently been “100% cleared” to play.<\/p>\n “I’m good \u2013 I’m good, man. I’m 100% cleared,” Coward enthusiastically tells WMC Action News 5 reporter Matt Infield before adding, “I’m just ready to hoop.”<\/p>\n More good Memphis sports news today: Cedric Coward says he’s “100% cleared” and ready for training camp.<\/p>\n Coward spoke after throwing out the first pitch at the Redbirds game.<\/p>\n “Now that I don’t have to hold anything back…it’s like letting the wolves out.”<\/p>\n \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/6qIzcdB4mb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Infield (@Matt_Infield) September 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nGrizzlies Rookie Cedric Coward Has Been ‘Letting The Wolves Out’<\/h2>\n
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