When the Memphis Grizzlies selected Jaylen Wells at No. 39 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, fanfare was minimal. Wells was a second-round draft pick who'd spent three collegiate seasons between Sonoma State and Washington State, and hadn't received the appropriate attention during that time.
As fate would have it, Wells is coming off of a rookie season in which he not only earned early accolades, but solidified his status as Desmond Bane's replacement.
Memphis traded Bane to the Orlando Magic in a deal that primarily centered around receiving four first-round draft picks and a 2029 pick swap.