Wells is day-to-day with a right toe injury, his first appearance on Memphis's report this season. His expected return of Oct. 1 leaves him on track for the Grizzlies' season opener at Atlanta on Oct. 5.
What happened
Wells is day-to-day with a right toe injury, his first appearance on Memphis's report this season, filed Sunday at 4:32 a.m. ET. He carries no previous status, and the team has not disclosed how the toe was hurt. The injury report says Wells should continue competing for rotation minutes on the wing despite the Grizzlies adding Cameron Boozer with the No. 3 overall pick. His expected return is Oct. 1, more than three weeks before Memphis's next game.
What it means for the Grizzlies
Memphis opens its season at Atlanta on Monday, Oct. 5, and Wells's expected return date of Oct. 1 puts him on track to be available. Last season he averaged 12.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 26.4 minutes over 69 games, production the Grizzlies want on the wing alongside rookie Cameron Boozer. If Wells sits, wing minutes could go to Dariq Whitehead, who averaged 16.3 points and 30.5 minutes, Adama Bal, who averaged 10.4 points and 30.2 minutes, or Rayan Rupert, who averaged 12.2 points and 30.9 minutes. The Grizzlies have not played a game this season, so there is no record with or without him yet.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Wells's toe status changes as camp continues. His expected return is Oct. 1, four days before Memphis opens its season at Atlanta on Oct. 5. Beyond that opener, no other games are listed yet, so his practice status over the next few weeks will determine whether he's ready for the opening night rotation.
Is Jaylen Wells playing at Hawks?
He is day-to-day with a right toe injury and has an expected return date of Oct. 1, four days before Memphis's Oct. 5 game at Atlanta, so he is on track to be available barring a setback.
When will Jaylen Wells be back?
His expected return is Oct. 1, 2026.