Jaylen Wells News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

To maintain big role? Wells (toe) should continue competing for rotation minutes on the wing despite Memphis adding Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick.

Impact Wells' defensive ability and complementary skill set could help him carve out a role alongside the Grizzlies' established core. However, increased competition for minutes may make consistent opportunities more difficult to secure. In addition to Boozer, the Grizzlies also added forward Karim Lopez in the first round.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

NBA Draft: Grizzlies continue latest rebuild with Duke's Cameron Boozer at No. 3

The Memphis Grizzlies selected Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the NBA draft

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Ideal Pick at Number 3 for the Grizzlies in the NBA Draft The Memphis Grizzlies are building a new nucleus around Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells. This gives them an enormous paint presenc...

JUNE 23 • SI.COM

Houston takes on Memphis following Thompson's 41-point game

Houston takes on the Memphis Grizzlies after Amen Thompson scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets' 136-132 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Jazz face the Grizzlies on 10-game skid

Utah aims to end its 10-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Memphis

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Denver plays Memphis, looks for 10th straight home win

Denver enters a matchup against Memphis after winning nine home games in a row

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Grizzlies face a crucial Jaylen Wells decision this offseason Jaylen Wells has been impressive since being drafted by the Grizzlies, but the team faces a crucial decision this offseason.

APRIL 6 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Memphis hosts Cleveland on 3-game home slide

Memphis looks to stop its 3-game home skid with a win against Cleveland

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Memphis takes on Milwaukee, looks to break 3-game skid

Memphis looks to end its three-game skid when the Grizzlies take on Milwaukee

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Spencer, Grizzlies to host Barnes and the Raptors

The Memphis Grizzlies take on the Toronto Raptors in non-conference play

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

New York visits Memphis on 3-game road slide

New York will look to break its three-game road losing streak when the Knicks play Memphis

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Undergoes Successful Surgery Wells (toe) underwent a successful toe procedure Tuesday to stabilize his right great toe, the Grizzlies announced.

Impact Wells will miss the rest of the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing a procedure to repair a tendon avulsion fracture, although he is anticipated to "make a full recovery" ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 22-year-old appeared in 69 games in his sophomore season, starting all of them, finishing with averages of 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.1 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from deep across 26.4 minutes of work.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies fans watch injury nightmare deepen with Jaylen Wells update The Jaylen Wells update only worsens the Grizzlies' deep injury crisis.

MARCH 30 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Set to undergo toe procedure Wells has been diagnosed with a tendon avulsion fracture in his right great toe and he will undergo a procedure to stabilize the toe.

Impact The Grizzlies will likely update Wells' timetable after he undergoes the toe procedure, but with just a little over two weeks left in the regular season, this will almost assuredly end Wells' 2025-26 campaign. Rayan Rupert, DeJon Jarreau and Jahmai Mashack will help fill the void in Wells' absence.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Suns Wells (toe) won't play in Monday's game against Phoenix.

Impact Wells will miss his fourth consecutive contest. At this point, it's hard to determine if he will be available before the end of the campaign. However, with a lengthy Grizzlies' injury report heading into Monday's game, Cedric Coward and GG Jackson are currently the favorites to take on a large portion of the load on the offensive end.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix visits Memphis on 4-game road slide

Phoenix comes into a matchup with Memphis as losers of four road games in a row

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Ruled out again Saturday Wells (toe) won't play in Saturday's game against Chicago.

Impact Wells will now miss his third consecutive game. With Cam Spencer (back) and Taylor Hendricks (thumb) on the injury report, and Jahmai Mashack (ankle/nose) already ruled out, Cedric Coward and Rayan Rupert may see the most minutes at the three spot Saturday.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis faces Chicago on 3-game home skid

Memphis will aim to break its three-game home losing streak when the Grizzlies take on Chicago

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Wells is out for Friday's game against the Rockets due to right toe soreness.

Impact Wells is shelved for a second consecutive contest with the issue. Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer have a clearer pathway to minutes at small forward Friday. Wells' next chance to play come Saturday, when the Grizzlies face the Bulls.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Memphis on 4-game road slide

Houston is looking to end its four-game road losing streak with a victory against Memphis

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Won't go vs. Spurs Wells is out for Wednesday's game against San Antonio due to right toe soreness.

Impact Wells departed Monday's game against the Hawks with a foot injury, but now the team is deeming his injury toe soreness. Either way, he won't be able to suit up Wednesday as a result of the injury, which opens the door for Cam Spencer, Rayan Rupert and Taylor Hendricks to see an increase in opportunities.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Spurs face the Grizzlies, look for 7th straight win

San Antonio aims to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Spurs take on Memphis

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Exits early Monday Wells exited Monday's 146-107 loss to the Hawks in the fourth quarter and was deemed doubtful to return, though he never checked back in. He finished with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1...

Impact Wells checked out of Monday's blowout loss with 10:23 remaining in the final quarter, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Spurs. If the second-year wing is forced to miss time, Rayan Rupert, DeJon Jarreau and Tyler Burton would be candidates for increased minutes.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Memphis visits Charlotte, aims to end road losing streak

Memphis aims to stop its five-game road losing streak with a win against Charlotte

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

Memphis faces Denver, aims to halt 8-game skid

Memphis looks to stop its eight-game skid when the Memphis Grizzlies take on Denver

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

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