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MEM • Forward • #0
7 days ago
After a quiet first three quarters, Wells got hot in the fourth, shooting 5-of-8 from the field and scoring 15 points. For the sake of fantasy managers, it would have been nice to get a little more from Wells earlier in the game. With Ja Morant out and Cedric Coward leaving with an ankle injury, there was more room for the second-year wing to get shots. For his fantasy value to improve, Wells will need to be more aggressive offensively when the Grizzlies are at or near full strength.
MEM • Forward • #0
9 days ago
Wells is good to go after initially being questionable for Friday night with a sore left hamstring. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, but the second-year wing has been a disappointment in fantasy basketball this year.
Source: Memphis Grizzlies
MEM • Forward • #0
9 days ago
Wells was initially listed as questionable with a sore left hamstring. Now it looks like the 22-year-old small forward will play Friday against the Lakers as he’s been upgraded to probable. Wells ranks outside the top-200 players in fantasy this season.
MEM • Forward • #0
10 days ago
Wells is dealing with a sore left hamstring, which is why he is listed on the Grizzlies’ injury report. His absence would open up a spot in the starting lineup, with GG Jackson and Cam Spencer being potential replacements. Spencer has been the more consistently productive option, whether he starts (for Ja Morant) or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MEM • Forward • #0
25 days ago
With Ja Morant (ankle) unavailable, the Grizzlies decided to go big on Wednesday, with Brandon Clarke joining the starters. That may have opened some things up for Wells offensively, and the second-year wing extended his streak of double-digit scoring games to 10. Over the past two weeks, Wells has been a top-100 player in eight-cat formats, a significant improvement for a player ranked outside the top-200 for the season. Cedric Coward (13/5/3/1) continues to have superior season-long fantasy value, but the gap between him and Wells is shrinking.
MEM • Forward • #0
27 days ago
Wells was solid on the offensive end on Monday, connecting on half of his shot attempts while getting some production from the free-throw line. Yet, his effort defending the Clippers’ James Harden all night long was impressive and significant in limiting the former MVP’s production — Wells’ counting stats won’t tell the full story of just how impactful he was in this game. Nevertheless, he’ll have a chance to extend his streak of double-digit scoring performances to 10 games on Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
MEM • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Wells has been exceptional over the past two weeks, topping 15 points in six of his last seven games during that span, averaging 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals during that span. The 22-year-old guard continues to play big minutes with Ja Morant sidelined with a calf injury and should be rostered in most fantasy leagues at this juncture.
MEM • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
Wells had a rough start to the year, but he’s figured things out on offense during this five-game stretch. Over the last five games, he is averaging 19.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 3.0 triples per game while shooting 64.4 percent from the floor. This was his third 20-point outing of the season, with all of them coming during this stretch. He’s currently rostered in just 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues but should be comfortably streamed, as long as he continues to produce to this level.
MEM • Forward • #0
about 1 month ago
While Wells wasn’t the most active participant in the Grizzlies’ offense, attempting five shots, he has reached double figures in four straight and five of his last six games. Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Wells has been a top-100 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’s shot 53.1 percent from the field during this stretch, which has boosted the wing’s value despite his lack of defensive stats.
MEM • Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Two nights removed from recording his first 20-point game of the season, Wells dropped 25 points in New Orleans. The sudden scoring surge is an excellent development for the Grizzlies, who are still playing without Ja Morant. While Cedric Coward (12/9/4/0/1) remains the superior fantasy option, Wells has been a sixth-round player in nine-cat formats over the past week. Hopefully, he can build on the last two games, but consistency has been an issue for Wells this season.
MEM • Forward • #0
about 2 months ago
Monday was a big night for Wells on the offensive end of the floor. Not only was this his first 20-point game of the season, but it was the seventh in which the second-year wing hit double figures. With Ja Morant out and Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey also dealing with injuries, this is a spot where Wells will need to provide more on the offensive end of the floor. The consistency hasn’t been there, which is why he’s rostered in just nine percent of Yahoo! leagues.
MEM • Forward • #0
3 months ago
All eight of Wells’ shot attempts were from beyond the arc Wednesday night, which is somewhat surprising given the Grizzlies’ need to account for the offense lost when Desmond Bane was traded to Orlando. As a rookie, Wells had a three-point rate of 58 percent, so spending most of his time on the perimeter isn’t a departure from the norm. Hopefully, he’ll be more aggressive on offense as the season progresses, because the Grizzlies will need him to be.
MEM • Forward • #0
3 months ago
Wells’ strong preseason concluded on Friday with another solid offensive performance. On efficient shooting, he reached the 20-point mark for the second time this season and tied a preseason high in made threes. Throughout the five exhibition games, he very much looked like a player who started 74 regular-season games the year prior and found success on both ends of the floor. Wells could make another leap in Year 2 after averaging 10.4 points as a rookie.
MEM • Forward • #0
3 months ago
Having provided limited offensive value in Monday’s Grizzlies’ preseason opener, Wells was considerably better against the Celtics. Even with a healthy Ja Morant in the lineup once the point guard is cleared to return from an ankle injury, Wells’ role offensively should expand due to Desmond Bane being traded to the Magic during the summer. The second-year wing looked better equipped to take on those responsibilities on Wednesday than two nights prior. The progress shown by Wells is encouraging, especially for a player whose value to his team exceeded his fantasy value last season.
MEM • Forward • #0
6 months ago
While Wells was one of the most impressive players in last season’s rookie class, he only had two games in which he scored 23 points or more. With Desmond Bane no longer in the picture in Memphis, Wells is one of the players with more opportunities to contribute offensively. Saturday’s performance was excellent, as the second-year wing’s scoring did not diminish his defensive value. With the Grizzlies having played in Salt Lake City last weekend, it’s fair to wonder if Wells will be shut down soon. Regardless of what happens, he’ll offer solid fantasy upside next season.
MEM • Forward • #0
6 months ago
Once again, Wells played well, but he shot the ball inefficiently. He is now 11-of-32 (34.4 percent) from the floor through two games. He didn’t play a high-volume offensive role for Memphis as a rookie, and that is unlikely to change next season, so this rough shooting in Summer League is nothing to be concerned about.
MEM • Forward • #0
6 months ago
Wells suited up for the first time since a scary fall resulted in a fractured wrist and ended Wells’ successful rookie year a few games early. He started most of his rookie season, so it isn’t surprising that he was able to have a strong Summer League performance, even if it wasn’t his best shooting night. Wells will have a strong case to start for Memphis again next season, even after they added Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ty Jerome and Cedric Coward this summer.