Grizzlies news: Cedric Coward injury update more reason to watch vs. Timberwolves

The Memphis Grizzlies host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, and standout rookie Cedric Coward is listed on the team’s injury report as questionable. Coward has been dealing with a knee injury and has missed the team’s last seven games. Here is everything we know about Cedric Coward’s injury, and his playing status for the Grizzlies’ game against the Timberwolves.

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Cedric Coward injury status vs. Timberwolves

Feb 2, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Given that Cedric Coward was officially listed on the NBA’s injury report as questionable, a firm update on his status against the Timberwolves likely won’t come until right before the game starts. Often times when players are questionable, it delves into a game time decision after seeing how they feel during warmups.

This is a season that has gone relatively south for the Grizzlies. Their intention to essentially hit the reset button was made clear following their decision to trade one of their franchise cornerstones in Jaren Jackson Jr., to the Utah Jazz.

But amid the disappointing season, Coward has been a bright spot for the team. He was selected to participate in the Rising Stars event over All-Star Weekend, but was ruled out due to the aforementioned knee injury.

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Coward has appeared in 48 games, including 35 starts, at a little over 26 minutes per game. He’s averaging 13.3 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 34 percent from 3-point range.

When it comes to the question of Cedric Coward playing tonight against the Timberwolves, the answer is wait until game time.

Grizzlies injury report

-Santi Aldama questionable (right knee injury management)
-Kentavious Caldwell-Pope out (right 5th finger surgery recovery)
-Brandon Clarke out (right calf strain)
-Cedric Coward questionable (right knee sprain)
-Zach Edey out (left ankle stress reaction)
-Taj Gibson out (return to competition reconditioning)
-Ty Jerome questionable (left thigh contusion)
-Ja Morant out (left elbow sprain)