"The Memphis Grizzlies opened up the summer by making a seismic move, trading away Desmond Bane for four first-round picks - plus one future swap - in addition to Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. They had to buy out Cole Anthony to make room to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr., re-sign Santi Aldama and add Ty Jerome. I love the price at which they acquired guard Jerome, one of the league's best sixth men a year ago."
"I was a huge fan of Coward - name aside - pre-draft. At 6-foot-5 with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, he's got exceptional physical traits - which he used to his advantage as a shot blocker and free safety in the passing lanes. Coward is a great shooter with a legitimate post-game offensively (his footwork is outstanding). I trust the Grizzlies more than most organizations when it comes to their player development. I think Coward works out."
Memphis traded Desmond Bane for four first-round picks and a future swap, acquiring Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in the deal. The team bought out Cole Anthony to clear room to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr., re-sign Santi Aldama and add Ty Jerome. Ty Jerome projects as a strong sixth-man fit in Tuomas Iisalo's pick-and-roll-centric offense. The Grizzlies selected Cedric Coward at No. 11 and Javon Small at No. 48. Cedric Coward profiles as a 6-foot-5 wing with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, shot-blocking instincts, shooting ability and a legitimate post-game, fitting Memphis's player-development strengths.
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