There are 44 article(s) tagged Jaylen Wells:

• October 2026

  • Flat Stanley gets to tour Memphis with a Grizzlies star

    An Arkansas special education teacher needed help with a class project. Memphis Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells answered the call.

    By Drew Hill October 10, 2026

  • Herrington: With a young trio on the wings, the Grizzlies hope a persistent problem’s been solved

    The last few years the Grizzlies have constantly searched for physical, talented wing players. Chris Herrington looks at this year’s three options: Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells and GG Jackson II. 

    By Chris Herrington October 09, 2026

  • Jaylen Wells hopes busy, rewarding offseason will translate to the court

    Grizzlies guard Jaylen Wells learned how to approach the offseason. He’s used that knowledge to improve his game and give back. 

    By Drew Hill October 06, 2026

• June 2026

  • Herrington: Why GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells could sign new Grizzlies contracts this summer

    Beyond Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Ja Morant, there are decisions to be made about the rest of the roster, and the clock’s ticking.

    By Chris Herrington June 12, 2026

  • Echols: Jaylen Wells’ assist that never showed up in the box score

    Opinion by Candace Echols: “Behind the scenes — when no one is watching — that same man is quietly using his talent and fame to give attention to those who might otherwise be overlooked.” 

    By Candace Echols June 08, 2026

• April 2026

  • Injured Grizzlies Edey, Aldama, others take early ‘exit’ as home schedule wraps up

    Zach Edey, Santi Aldama, Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr. did their media exit interviews early, speaking before Monday night’s final home game.

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    Box score: Cavaliers 142, Grizzlies 126

    By Chris Herrington April 06, 2026

• March 2026

  • Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells to undergo a medical procedure

    Wells started and appeared in 69 games for the Grizzlies this season and averaged 12.5 points and 3.2 rebounds. 

    By Drew Hill March 29, 2026

• January 2026

  • Three Memphis Grizzlies named NBA Rising Stars

    Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer will all participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars mini tournament at All-Star Weekend. 

    By Drew Hill January 26, 2026

• October 2025

  • Grizzlies finally get preseason win, but Ty Jerome exits with injury

    Memphis took down the Heat 141-125 but it cost them guard Ty Jerome with a right calf straing the veteran sustained just minutes into the game. 

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    Box score: Grizzlies 141, Heat 125

    By Drew Hill October 17, 2025

  • Herrington: Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward lead deep cast of Grizzlies perimeter prospects

    The Grizzlies have been cycling through young perimeter prospects for a few years now. Will they find some keepers this season?

    By Chris Herrington October 13, 2025

• July 2025

  • Grizzlies drop Las Vegas Summer League opener against Celtics

    GG Jackson, Jaylen Wells and Cam Spencer all scored in double figures, but the Memphis as a whole shot just 20% from 3-point range.

    By Drew Hill July 11, 2025

• May 2025

  • Grizzlies Insider: Important announcement coming soon from NBA

    The NBA will announce the All-NBA teams on Friday, which will give the Memphis Grizzlies clarity about how they can approach the coming offseason. 

    By Drew Hill May 22, 2025

  • Grizzlies’ Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells make NBA All-Rookie First Team

    Both players saw increased roles for the Grizzlies as the 2024-25 season moved along.

    By Drew Hill May 21, 2025

  • Mama Bears: On Jaylen Wells’ journey to NBA, his mother has cheered him on

    “He doesn’t care about the glitz and glam of all of this stuff,” Laketia Wells said about her son. “He just lives.”

    By Candace Echols May 10, 2025

• April 2025

  • Grizzlies confirm Jaylen Wells wrist fracture diagnosis, other injuries

    The Memphis Grizzlies acknowledged Jaylen Wells’ multiple injuries stemming from his recent hard fall and addressed his availability status.

    By Chris Herrington April 11, 2025

  • Grizzlies Podcast: Edey surges during playoff race

    On this episode, Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Zach Edey’s rebounding surge, Ja Morant’s celebrations and the future of interim coach Tuomas Iisalo. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington April 09, 2025

  • Herrington: Wells’ loss, Morant’s grenades and Edey’s reemergence

    Whatever happens in the coming weeks, the Memphis Grizzlies will regroup this summer, likely with Zach Edey slotted as a fourth “core” piece alongside the trio of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr.

    By Chris Herrington April 09, 2025

  • Grizzlies throttle Hornets, but lose Jaylen Wells for season

    The Grizzlies almost had the spectacularly uneventful game they hoped for, but rookie Jaylen Wells sustained a scary injury.

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    Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells leaves game on a stretcher

    Morant scores 28 as the Grizzlies beat Hornets

    Box score: Grizzlies 124, Hornets 100

    By Drew Hill April 09, 2025

  • Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells leaves game on stretcher

    Jaylen Wells had a scary fall following a dunk and was taken off the court on a stretcher in Charlotte.

    By Drew Hill April 08, 2025

  • Morant scores 28 as the Grizzlies beat Hornets

    Memphis guard Jaylen Wells was taken from the court on a stretcher and transported to a hospital. 

    By The Associated Press April 08, 2025

• March 2025

  • Grizzlies podcast: What is Memphis’ go-to closing lineup?

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss which players are making the best case to be part of Memphis’ playoff rotation and closing lineup.

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington March 02, 2025

• February 2025

  • Grizzlies podcast: West Coast split; Vince Williams Jr. impact

    Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the Grizzlies’ performances against the Suns and Clippers and discuss the importance of Vince Williams Jr. as Memphis looks to the playoffs. 

    By Drew Hill, Chris Herrington February 15, 2025

  • Rising Stars: Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells advance to Sunday’s All-Star game

    Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey will play on Sunday in the NBA All-Star tournament after Team C won the Rising Stars event. 

    By Drew Hill February 15, 2025

  • Grizzlies Insider: Jaylen Wells looking forward to throwing Zach Edey a lob

    Jaylen Wells isn’t a player who throws many alley-oop lobs for the Memphis Grizzlies. On Friday, his goal is to connect on one with teammate Zach Edey in the Rising Stars tournament. 

    By Drew Hill February 14, 2025

  • Jaylen Wells’ Rising Stars shoes capture appreciation, disappointment

    Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells will represent his alma mater, Sonoma State University, on his shoes during Friday’s Rising Stars mini-tournament during All-Star Weekend.

    By Drew Hill February 13, 2025