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.

The Grizzlies moved up in the NBA draft on June 25 and took Washington State guard Cedric Coward. A couple weeks ago, Memphis did not have a first round pick. But the Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic,

The Memphis Grizzlies made their second pick of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting West Virginia guard Javon Small 48th overall.