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Jaylen Wells

22-Year-Old ForwardF
Memphis Grizzlies
2024 Stats
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11.7
REB
3.5
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1.7
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A 2024 second-round pick, Wells moved into the starting lineup Oct. 31 due to multiple absences in Memphis' backcourt and never looked back. He started the final 74 games of his rookie season, averaging 10.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.6 steals in 26.3 minutes per game with 43/35/84 shooting splits. Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart moved on this offseason, plus Desmond Bane was swapped for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Memphis also added Ty Jerome in free agency and drafted Cedric Coward, who'll see playing time at multiple positions. Scotty Pippen, Vince Williams, GG Jackson, Santi Aldama and John Konchar return after having roles last season, but Wells was ahead of those players in the rotation and figures to keep that role to begin 2025-26. A boost in production for Wells after a high-usage player like Bane leaves isn't out of the question, but the Grizzlies' offense will still funnel through Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson. However, even a slight increase in offensive responsibilities could catapult Wells into the Top 150 during Year 2. Read Past Outlooks
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Current Season
#251
Last 30 Days
#363
Last 14 Days
From Preseason
#143
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Overall
Height 6'7"
Weight 206
DOB 8/26/2003
College Washington State
Drafted 2nd Rd, #9 in 2024
$Signed a three-year, $5.41 million contract with the Grizzlies in July of 2024. Contract includes $2.49 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Wells might be considered a "one-and-done" prospect after spending just one year in college at the D1 level, despite playing his first two years post-high school at Sonoma State. He enrolled to play for Washington State as a junior and thrived in his lone season with the Cougars. Jones averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals per game while starting in 20 of his 34 appearances with the program. Wells is a high-level shooter who has excellent size for his projected position at the next level, and one thing that stands out regarding his mechanics is his quick release, one that allowed him to shoot 42% on catch-and-shoot triples, as well as 81% of his free-throw attempts, during the 2023-24 season. Wells' most clear strength is his ability to hit catch-and-shoot threes, and that will remain useful as the other areas of his offensive game continue to develop, particularly his drives to the basket. Defensively, Wells has shown potential to play as a solid on-the-ball defender, being able to contain drivers due to his strength, but he's not as advanced when it comes to his off-the-ball defense. There are multiple areas of his defensive game that need improvement, most notably his awareness and off-ball defense. How much he improves on that end of the floor will determine if he can stay on an NBA floor on a prolonged basis or if he'll be nothing more than a situational shooter off the bench. Based on his profile, there are some positives regarding Wells. He's athletic, he can get the job done defensively and he is an excellent shooter. While there are multiple comparisons to him at the NBA level, given he profiles as a typical modern shooter, he might be a player worth targeting in the middle-to-late stages of the second round.

Mediocre outing in win
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 12, 2026
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.
ANALYSIS
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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How does Jaylen Wells compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
    An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
  • Steal %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Block %
    An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
  • Turnover %
    An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
  • Usage %
    An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
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True Shooting %
52.8%
 
Effective Field Goal %
48.9%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
51.8%
 
Free Throw Rate
25.7%
 
Offensive Rebound %
3.6%
 
Defensive Rebound %
9.9%
 
Total Rebound %
6.8%
 
Assist %
9.0%
 
Steal %
1.3%
 
Block %
0.3%
 
Turnover %
7.8%
 
Usage %
18.6%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
20.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
 
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Posts team-high 23 points in loss
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 5, 2026
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.
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Will play Friday
FMemphis Grizzlies
January 2, 2026
Wells (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Lakers.
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Upgraded to probable
FMemphis Grizzlies
Hamstring
January 2, 2026
Wells is probable for Friday's game against the Lakers with left hamstring soreness.
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Questionable to face LAL
FMemphis Grizzlies
Hamstring
January 1, 2026
Wells (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Lakers.
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Scores 11 points
FMemphis Grizzlies
December 29, 2025
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.
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To get more playmaking reps
FMemphis Grizzlies
October 9, 2025
Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Wednesday that he's asking Wells to be a secondary playmaker in the offense this season, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
ANALYSIS
Additionally, Iisalo said he's liked what he's seen from Wells in that aspect so far. With the Grizzlies moving on from Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard over the offseason, they lost a couple of reliable ball-handlers. If Wells can continue to improve in that area, his chances of breaking out will be even higher. Through two preseason contests, Wells is averaging 15.0 points and 3.0 assists in 22.8 minutes per game.
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