The Grizzlies acquired forward Cedric Coward, plus guards Javon Small and Jahmai Mashack in the 2025 NBA draft to help with those issues.

Portland has agreed to send the draft rights to No. 11 overall pick Cedric Coward to the Grizzlies, the teams announced Wednesday. The Blazers will receive the No. 16 overall pick Yang Hansen, a 2028 first-round pick via Orlando, a 2027 second-round pick (via Atlanta) and a 2028 second-round pick (via Sacramento) for Coward.

Memphis Grizzlies rookie and Washington State star wing Cedric Coward has made a bold warning to the NBA. "If I'm going against you on the court, I'm trying to kill you. I'm trying to take your head off.