Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells Set to Miss Rest of NBA Season After Injuries from Fall

Jaylen Wells' season has likely come to a close.

The Memphis Grizzlies confirmed Friday that Wells suffered a broken right wrist, concussion and facial laceration. The team noted Wells will make a full recovery but will "likely" miss the remainder of the season.

Wells suffered the injuries on Tuesday when he was fouled on a dunk attempt by KJ Simpson. Simpson received a flagrant foul on the play.

Wells is in his rookie season after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. He's started 74 of 79 games, averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.9 minutes.

Wells has been one of the better stories for Memphis this season and losing him will provide a blow to the team's chances in the postseason. The Grizzlies are currently 47-33 and in seventh in the Western Conference. They are tied with the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves for sixth place, so a strong end to the year could help the team avoid the play-in tournament.

The team will have to approach the final two games of the season and the playoffs without Wells and the rookie will look to get fully healthy ahead of his second season.