Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells. Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells taken off on stretcher after scary fall

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Apr 8, 2025 9:20 PM ET

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells was taken off the court on a stretcher Tuesday after suffering a nasty fall during his team’s game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Wells was going up for a dunk in transition with his Grizzlies leading the Hornets 60-44 with 1:11 left in the second quarter. KJ Simpson ran into Wells and fouled him, which caused Wells to rotate parallel to the ground and hit his head when he fell.

Here is the full moment captured by the Hornets broadcast team.

I’m speechless. Prayers for Jaylen Wells.
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— Hornets Muse (@_HornetsMuse_) April 9, 2025

One reporter said Wells appeared to have moved his hand as he was carted away.

Jaylen Wells appeared to move his hand as he’s stretchered out of the arena. Prayers up for him. pic.twitter.com/K719w6cn0Y
— Will Palaszczuk (@WilliePStyle) April 9, 2025

Wells is a rookie and had made his 74th start of the season. The second-round pick out of Washington State had 3 points and 5 rebounds in 11 minutes before exiting the game due to his fall.

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

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