Grizzlies Exercise 2027-28 Options On Cedric Coward, Zach Edey
The Memphis Grizzlies have exercised their 2027-28 rookie-scale options on wing Cedric Coward and center Zach Edey. Coward made the 2025-26 All-Rookie First Team and finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting. He averaged 13.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 62 games, including 47 starts. The 23-year-old ranked sixth among rookies in scoring and fourth in rebounding. He shot 47.1% from the field and 84.3% from the free throw line. Memphis acquired the 11th pick in the 2025 draft to s...