Wells contributed six points (3-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 106-104 loss to the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Wells drew another start due to Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique) both being sidelined with injuries. Wells was coming off two strong showings against the Bucks and 76ers, and while he couldn't generate much offensively Monday night, it was encouraging that his workload remained high.

Wells ended with 16 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 win over Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Wells made his first-career NBA start Thursday due to Marcus Smart (ankle) and Desmond Bane (oblique) both being sidelined with injuries. Wells finished the game tied with Scotty Pippen as the Grizzlies' third-leading scorer behind Ja Morant (26) and Santi Aldama (19), and Wells made a team-high three triples in the win. Wells could be in the starting five against the 76ers on Saturday if Bane and Smart continue to sit.

Wells is starting Thursday's game against the Bucks.

EDGE Analysis

Wells will draw his first NBA start due to the absences of Marcus Smart (ankle), Luke Kennard (foot), Desmond Bane (oblique) and Vince Williams (lower leg) to name a few. Wells should see significant playing time Thursday in the backcourt along with Scotty Pippen and Yuki Kawamura.

Wells supplied seven points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes during Saturday's 124-111 victory over Orlando.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie has now amassed 18-plus minutes in each of the club's first three regular-season outings. However, Wells is shooting just 26.9 percent from the field thus far and will likely remain behind Santi Aldama and Jake LaRavia off the bench.

Wells ended with 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 27 minutes in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

With Desmond Bane (undisclosed) returning to game action Monday, Wells retreated to the bench and posted an efficient 12 points. The No. 39 overall pick of the 2024 Draft will likely struggle to pick up significant playing time in the regular season while buried behind Bane, Vince Williams (lower leg), Luke Kennard, Jake LaRavia and John Konchar. However, Wells' stellar play during both the Summer League and preseason bodes well for the possibility that he climbs the depth chart throughout the 2024-25 campaign.

Wells won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Desmond Bane out for undisclosed reasons, Wells drew a spot start Saturday against the Bulls and scored 24 points in 32 minutes. However, Bane is back, so Wells will come off the bench, though he could still see a sizable role given Ja Morant (ankle) and Marcus Smart (undisclosed) are unlikely to play.

Wells finished with 24 points (9-18 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, six assists and a steal across 32 minutes in Saturday's 124-121 preseason win over the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Wells was one of several non-regulars looking to strengthen their cases for a rotation spot who started for the Grizzlies in this game, and he certainly made his presence felt as an excellent scorer and capable playmaker. Wells' case for a rotation spot is far from over, though, and he will compete with John Konchar, Vince Williams (lower leg) and Jake LaRavia for minutes off the bench in a best-case scenario.

Wells will enter the starting five in Saturday's preseason matchup versus the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

While nothing has been officially announced, Desmond Bane is unlikely to suit up due to rest purposes, paving the way for Wells to start. The 21-year-old is not expected to play a prominent role for the club this season, and he will likely compete for minutes off the bench with John Konchar, Vince Williams (lower leg) and Jake LaRavia.

Wells logged 12 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 25 minutes in Thursday's 119-94 loss to the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Wells made a splash in the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League after being picked in the second round by the Grizzlies. Wells signed a four-year deal worth $7.9 million, so they expect him to be a contributor right away. His spot on the depth chart should rise if he continues to log solid numbers in the preseason.

Wells posted 27 points (9-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Tuesday's win over the 76ers in the Salt Lake City Summer League.

EDGE Analysis

Wells bounced back from a 1-for-9 performance in the club's Summer League opener Monday by scoring 27 points and hitting the game-winning buzzer-beater Tuesday. While the 20-year-old did struggle from the field, he was efficient from beyond the arc and also displayed his ability to rack up rebounds. Wells is on a two-way pact with the Grizzlies this upcoming season, and he spent one year at Washington State, during which he averaged 12.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 41.7 percent from three.