While the talk following the NBA Draft and Summer League has been about the new rookies entering the league, the sophomores are looking to take a leap into expanded roles. This applies to the Grizzlies as Jaylen Wells is expected to take an elevated role after a surprising All-Rookie first team last season.
Jeremy Woo of ESPN included the 39th overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft in his rankings of the top 10 most interesting sophomores heading into the 2025-26 season. Wells was a starter for 74 of his 79 games played and finished in the top five in points per game for the rookies.