The new NBA season is on the horizon, meaning various player and team rankings are making their rounds in the national media circles. The latest ranking from ESPN ranked the different tiers of trios for each team, and added a surprise to the Grizzlies' trio.
Cedric Coward was selected with the 11th overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft and is expected to come off the bench to begin his rookie season, but was listed with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. as part of their trio. This is likely the vision the Grizzlies have for Coward after acquiring him with two of the first-round picks they obtained from the Orlando Magic in the trade for Desmond Bane.