Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Modest performance in loss
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Wells posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 123-114 loss to Sacramento.
Wells scored an empty 12 points amid what has been a nice stretch of offensive production. In four games over the past two weeks, he has put up 16.8 points, 1.3 steals and 2.0 three-pointers across 26.0 minutes per game. Although his overall ceiling is relatively limited, he definitely deserves some attention for anyone seeking points and threes.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Goes off for 25 points
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Wells finished Saturday's 136-120 loss to the Heat with 25 points (10-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 27 minutes.
Wells tied his season high in scoring while finishing with the Grizzlies' second-highest point tally and reaching double digits for the ninth straight game. As long as he's in the starting lineup, Wells could be a steady fantasy contributor.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Notches 17 points in loss
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Wells registered 17 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 122-116 loss to Denver.
Wells has played a key role for Memphis this season, but it hasn't translated to a lot of fantasy value. Over his last seven outings, he's averaging 14.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 three-pointers on 50.0 percent shooting from the field with very little output defensively.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Available for Monday
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Wells (shoulder) is off the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Warriors.
Wells missed Saturday's game due to a right shoulder injury, but he will return to the lineup Monday. Wells has scored in double figures in each of his last five games, averaging 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 26.4 minutes per contest over that stretch.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Doubtful Saturday
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Wells (shoulder) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Wells is expected to miss his first game of the season Saturday, which comes on the second half of a back-to-back set, due to right shoulder soreness. With Cedric Coward (shoulder) also doubtful, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Walter Clayton and Jahmai Mashack will likely see increased playing time.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Another double-digit scoring effort
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Wells posted 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 137-128 victory over Minnesota.
Wells continues to handle a significant role on the wing for the Grizzlies. The second-year swingman has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings, during which Wells has averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Mediocre outing in win
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Wells racked up two points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 103-98 victory over the Nets.
Wells has been very underwhelming for the Grizzlies in recent weeks. Over his last seven outings, he's shooting just 31.7 percent from the field with averages of 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 27.1 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Will play Friday
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Wells (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
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.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Scores 11 points
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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.
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.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Swipes three steals Monday
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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.
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.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Adds 19 points in loss
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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.
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.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Pops for 20 in loss
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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.
The second-year forward continues to 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.
Wells had 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four assists, three rebounds and two steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 133-120 loss to the Knicks.
Wells scored a season-high 18 points, a welcome sight after what has been an underwhelming start to the season. Despite starting all 12 games, Wells is averaging just 10.0 points and 1.6 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per game. This puts him well outside the top 200 in standard nine-category formats, making him nothing more than a streaming option.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Scores season-high 16 in loss
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Wells delivered 16 points (7-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT) while adding seven rebounds in 27 minutes during Friday's 117-112 loss to the Lakers.
The second-year forward tied Jock Landale for the Grizzlies' scoring lead on the night, with Wells' points and boards both being season highs. The 2024 second-round pick has started six straight games to begin the season, but Wells hasn't done a whole lot yet with the opportunity, averaging 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.7 threes and 1.3 assists in 26.8 minutes a contest -- numbers nearly identical to his rookie production.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Starts Year 2 strong
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Wells racked up 14 points (4-8 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 win over the Pelicans.
Wells is far from a flashy player, but he gets the job done. The 2024 second-round pick started 74 of 79 regular-season games as a rookie last season, averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.6 steals in 25.9 minutes. If Wells can increase his playmaking and defensive stats, he could be in store for a strong second season in the NBA.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Scores 21 points in blowout win
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Wells contributed 21 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Friday's 141-125 blowout preseason win over the Heat.
Wells should open the year as a starter in Memphis and he'll look to build off a rookie season in which he put up 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 triples per contest. He could be worth a late-round pick in deep leagues on draft day.
Wells finished with 21 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three assists and one rebound in 24 minutes during Wednesday's preseason loss to the Celtics.
The Grizzlies already look like a shell of what is possible this season, with multiple injured players already on the sideline. Coming off an impressive rookie season, Wells is likely going to be tasked with doing a lot of the heavy lifting on the offensive end to start the season, with his performance Wednesday a good indication of what he is capable of. Look for him to be a reliable source of points and threes, especially early in the season. Once the roster is healthy, his role could regress slightly, although he figures to be a starter all season.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Done for Summer League
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Wells (undisclosed) will not play for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
This is hardly a surprise, as Wells doesn't have much to prove. He appeared in five Summer League contests, posting averages of 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists. He's expected to play a key role in Memphis this season with Desmond Bane out of the picture.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Nears double-double in win
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Wells racked up 23 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 96-86 Summer League win against the Trail Blazers.
Wells came on strong in the second half for Memphis, as he went on to lead all scorers with 23 points. This was an impressive bounce-back performance for the Washington State product after he struggled with his shooting in Friday's game against Boston. Despite having his rookie year in Memphis cut short due to season-ending shoulder surgery, Wells made an impression, averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists over 79 regular-season games while shooting 42.5 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from deep.
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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells: Resting Tuesday
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Wells (rest) won't play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the 76ers, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Wells will sit out the second night of the club's back-to-back set. The 21-year-old posted 23 points across 29 minutes in Monday's loss to the Jazz. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Celtics.
