Cedric Coward (Knee) Out for Saturday's Game, Misses Third Straight

Cedric Coward (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat, marking his third consecutive absence. The rookie guard is recovering from a hyperextended right knee, further thinning the Memphis backcourt which is already without Ja Morant and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen, and Cam Spencer are expected to see increased minutes. Coward's next chance to play will be Monday against the Kings.