Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Grizzlies rookie's injury status revealed after scary fall

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Apr 9, 2025 3:26 PM ET

New information has emerged regarding the injury status of Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells after his scary fall in Tuesday night’s game.

Wells was discharged from the hospital one day after he was stretchered off the court in a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

However, the rookie appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario. His agent, Aman Dhesi, told Shams Charania of ESPN that Wells suffered a broken wrist.

Great update: Jaylen Wells has been discharged from the hospital after scary fall Tuesday night, agent Aman Dhesi tells ESPN. However, Wells is now sidelined for an extended period of time with a broken wrist after appearing in 79 games and vying for an All-Rookie team selection. https://t.co/mKNKfGsDut
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 9, 2025

Wells will miss "an extended period of time" due to the wrist injury but avoided anything more serious than that. Considering how bad the fall looked, that has to be considered a win for him.

The initial signs for Wells were positive after he was taken to the hospital. Both he and his father provided positive updates on his status late Tuesday, though he was pretty banged up.

Wells has been a standout rookie for Memphis this season. Despite his status as a second-round pick, he has become a full-time starter and is averaging 10.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game on the season.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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