Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells Out for Friday's Game

Toe soreness keeps the small forward sidelined against the Rockets

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:05pm

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Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells will miss Friday's game against the Houston Rockets due to right toe soreness. This is the second consecutive game Wells will sit out with the injury. Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer are expected to see increased minutes at small forward in Wells' absence.

Why it matters

Wells' injury is a setback for the Grizzlies, who are looking to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race. The team will need other players to step up in his absence against a tough Rockets squad.

The details

Wells is dealing with a right toe issue that has kept him out of the Grizzlies' last game and will sideline him for Friday's matchup with the Rockets. Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer are likely to see more playing time at small forward with Wells unavailable.

  • Wells missed the Grizzlies' previous game on Wednesday, March 24.
  • Wells will not play in Friday's game on March 26 against the Rockets.

The players

Jaylen Wells

A small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies who is sidelined with a right toe injury.

Cedric Coward

A Grizzlies player who is expected to see increased minutes at small forward with Wells out.

Cam Spencer

A Grizzlies player who is expected to see increased minutes at small forward with Wells out.

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What’s next

Wells' next chance to play will come on Saturday, March 27 when the Grizzlies face the Chicago Bulls.

The takeaway

The Grizzlies will need to find a way to fill the void left by Wells' absence, as they look to maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.