Jaylen Wells News, Rumors, Updates - Memphis Grizzlies

Poats team-high 23 points in loss Wells recorded 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two assists in 24 minutes during Sunday's 120-114 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Wells took on an enhanced role with Ja Morant (calf) out of the lineup, and early struggles from Memphis' frontcourt also boosted his numbers. Wells' 23 points marked his second-highest scoring total of the season. The second-year pro has been a consistent presence, logging perfect attendance and starting in all of the team's 35 games.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio takes on Memphis, seeks 5th straight road win

San Antonio aims to prolong its four-game road win streak with a victory over Memphis

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Luka Doncic scores 36 as Lakers rally past Grizzlies, 120-114

Luka Doncic scored 36 points, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 120-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Will play Friday Wells (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Wells will shed his probable tag due to left hamstring soreness and keep his record of perfect attendance this season alive. Over his last five games, the second-year swingman has averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 30.4 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Wells is probable for Friday's game against the Lakers with left hamstring soreness.

Impact Confirmation on Wells' status figures to arrive shortly before Friday's tipoff. He's become close to a must-roster fantasy player, with Wells having averaged 15.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.2 minutes per contest across his last 16 games.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face LAL Wells (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Wells is in danger of missing his first game of the season due to left hamstring soreness. If the second-year swingman is ultimately ruled out, Cam Spencer and GG Jackson are candidates for increased playing time. Over his last five games, Wells has averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 30.4 minutes per tilt.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points Wells chipped in 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Sunday's 116-112 loss to the Wizards.

Impact This was an average showing for Wells as the Grizzlies dropped to 15-17 on the season. Across 32 appearances this season, Wells is barely on pace for top-200 production in standard nine-category formats with averages of 12.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Aldama scores a career-high 37 points, with 7 3-pointers, to lead the Grizzlies past the Jazz

Santi Aldama made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 37 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 137-128 victory over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Swipes three steals Monday Wells ended Monday's 119-103 loss to the Thunder with 12 points (5-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one block and three steals in 32 minutes.

Impact Wells didn't have an efficient shooting line, but he made a strong impact defensively. He's trending up in a big way lately, having averaged 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 steals in 30.2 minutes per contest in his last 12 games.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylen Wells has a chance to showcase his potential. | Sporting News Grizzlies' rising star can help this team reach new heights.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Four steals in Wednesday's win Wells ended with 17 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists and four steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 116-110 victory over Minnesota.

Impact The four steals were a career high for the second-year forward, and Wells also scored in double digits for a 10th straight game as his production takes a significant step forward. During that stretch, the Washington State product has averaged 18.0 points, 4.0 boards, 2.5 threes, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 56.0 percent from the floor and a sizzling 50.0 percent (25-for-50) from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson scores 28 points, Landale hits four 3s as Grizzlies top Timberwolves 116-110

Jaren Jackson Jr. had 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead a balanced scoring attack and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-110 on Wednesday

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Jaylen Wells just hit a milestone that redefines Memphis' long-term plans Jaylen Wells reaching 100 career starts as a second-round pick highlights his rapid rise and why the Grizzlies are rethinking their long-ter...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Jaylen Wells' sudden surge couldn't have come at a better time for Memphis Jaylen Wells’ breakout surge is giving the Grizzlies exactly what they need right now, injecting momentum, confidence, and clarity into Memp...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Logs 16 points in victory Wells finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 121-103 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Wells extended his double-digit scoring streak to nine games. The Washington State product has fully recovered from an abysmal start to the season, where he averaged only nine points per game over the first 10 contests. Wells has averaged 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists over the past five games, and he'll be called upon for more production if Ja Morant (ankle) is out later in the week.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 31 points, Cam Spencer adds 27 as Grizzlies beat Clippers 121-103

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 of his 31 points in the first half and Cam Spencer added a career-high 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 121-103

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds 19 points in loss Wells notched 19 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 130-126 loss to Utah.

Impact Wells put together another solid night on the offensive end, reaching double figures for an eighth straight matchup. He's averaging 18.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.8 made threes in 29.6 minutes during this hot stretch.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aldama scores 22 points, Grizzlies build big lead in 119-96 win over Trail Blazers

Santi Aldama scored 22 points, Jaylen Wells and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 17 each and the Memphis Grizzlies built a big first-half lead in a 119-96 victory over the Portland T...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharp again from downtown Wells chipped in 17 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 107-98 win over the Clippers.

Impact The 2024 second-round pick has caught fire offensively over the last couple weeks. Wells has drained multiple three-pointers in five of the last six games, averaging 18.7 points, 3.5 boards, 3.0 threes and 1,5 assists over that stretch while shooting a blistering 64.3 percent from the floor and 58.1 percent (18-for-31) from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Coward has 23 points and 14 rebounds to lead Grizzlies past Clippers, 107-98

Rookie Cedric Coward had 23 points and 14 rebounds, part of five Memphis players reaching double figures, and the Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-98 on Friday night

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Pops for 20 in loss Wells notched 20 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound and two assists over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 126-119 loss to San Antonio.

Impact The second-year forward continues thrive with larger usage for the Grizzlies. Over the last five games, Wells has reached 20 points three times while draining multiple three-pointers four times, averaging 19.0 points, 3.6 boards, 3.0 threes and 1.8 assists in 30.2 minutes while shooting a blistering 64.4 percent from the floor and 57.7 percent (15-for-26) from downtown. Wells won't stay that hot forever, and his role will likely shrink once Ja Morant (calf) is back, but at least for now the Grizzlies are leaning heavily on the 2024 second-round pick for offense.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Barnes scores 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-119

Harrison Barnes scored 31 points, De’Aaron Fox had 29 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-119

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Zach Edey has career-high 32 points to lead Grizzlies past Kings 115-107

Zach Edey had a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Sacramento Kings 115-107

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Drops season-high 25 in OT win Wells amassed 25 points (9-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 133-128 overtime victory over the Pelic...

Impact The 25 points were a season high for Wells, who has topped 20 points in back-to-back games after failing to score more than 18 in any of his first 17 games of 2025-26. The second-year wing is seeing his usage creep up with Ja Morant (calf) on the shelf, and over five games since Morant went down, Wells is averaging 15.6 points, 3.0 boards, 2.4 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.0 steals in 28.4 minutes a contest while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor and 48.0 percent (12-for-25) from beyond the arc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson, Wells and Edey help the Grizzlies outlast the Pelicans 133-128 in OT

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 27 points, Jaylen Wells added 25 and the Memphis Grizzlies outlasted the New Orleans Pelicans 133-128 in overtime in NBA Cup play

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

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