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.”
Topic: Jaylen Wells
RSSThere are 31 article(s) tagged Jaylen Wells:
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May 2025
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April 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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March 2025
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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.
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February 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 2025
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Zach Edey, Jaylen Wells selected for Rising Stars game
The showcase of top first- and second-year players and NBA G League standouts will take place at Chase Center in San Francisco in February.
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Grizzlies Insider: Memphis can answer concerns with win over Houston on Thursday
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Grizzlies podcast: Jaren Jackson Jr.'s leap, ROTY race, injuries and trades
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss Jaren Jackson Jr.’s recent run of scoring dominance, the Grizzlies’ two Rookie of the Year potentials, and Ja Morant and GG Jackson injury updates.
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November 2024
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Grizzlies’ offense explodes in win over Bulls
The Grizzlies posted 140-plus points for just the sixth time in franchise history, using the offense of Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jaylen Wells to take down the Bulls.
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Grizzlies podcast: Five Memphis surprises
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington set up for two nationally televised Grizzlies games this week and share their top five biggest surprises so far this season.
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Grizzlies podcast: Memphis’ surprising quartet
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss the strong starts to the season by Jaylen Wells, Jay Huff, Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jake LaRavia.
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Herrington: Four observations from win over the Lakers
Against the Lakers, Jaylen Wells wins rookie battle. Plus, three other observations.
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Grizzlies’ Jaylen Wells no longer a bookworm, but he’s quick to learn
Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is excited he no longer has homework, but he’s showing his intelligence as Marcus Smart’s understudy.
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Herrington: Grizzlies’ ‘third-stringers’ have been first-rate
Two weeks into this season, the Grizzlies’ daily injury reports have been longer than anyone wants to see. But a big part of this story is also that ostensible third-teamers have stepped up, in a major way.
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October 2024
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Herrington: Ten takeaways from Grizzlies preseason
From Ja’s return to lineup/rotation guesses and suggestions, catch all 10 of Chris Herrington’s takeaways from preseason play.
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September 2024
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Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. gets his teammates ready for election season
JJJ helped the Grizzlies rookies register to vote on Tuesday and shared the advice he gave to injured wing GG Jackson.
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August 2024
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Get to know the ‘laid back’ and ‘low key’ Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells
How does an NBA talent end up at a Division II school? Jaylen Wells’ family explains how the Grizzlies rookie made such a fast rise through the ranks.
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July 2024
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Herrington: Four conclusions from a ‘quiet’ Grizzlies offseason
With the offseason now mostly concluded, fans didn’t get much splash. Memphis summers are humid; the Grizzlies’ summer was a dry heat.
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Herrington: What summer play said about Zach Edey, GG Jackson and other Grizzlies
Observations on the seven roster players who suited up for the Grizzlies this summer.
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