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Starts 3 of 3 games · 4th on MEM in minutes · Core role

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · 8 h ago
  • The host says the whole starting lineup against Sacramento had at least four rebounds. The starters he lists appear to be Boozer, Coward, Jaylen Wells, Stewart and Jerome. This lineup is inferred from his list, not stated outright. Quinten Post came off the bench with five rebounds. at 10:41
  • Jaylen Wells (reported): The host relays what Jaylen Wells told him after the opener: he may create his own shot now and then, but mostly he gets the ball to Jerome, spaces the floor and plays off him. at 24:02
  • The host's opinion is that Coward and Jaylen Wells have been high-level role players and are a big reason for the 3-0 start. He says Coward understands his role as a starter better than GG Jackson did. at 23:29

  “The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a 3-0 start for the third time in franchise history” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · 43 h ago
  • Joe Mullinax: Four players made at least three threes: Cam Spencer, Ty Jerome, Cameron Boozer and Jaylen Wells. at 5:32
  • Joe Mullinax: Jaylen Wells defended Steph Curry. Curry shot 5/15 and 3/10 from three, with 11 free-throw attempts. The host said Wells had a large hand in those defensive efforts. at 5:35
  • Joe Mullinax: Zach Edey played only 22 minutes and Jaylen Wells only 25. The host called the minutes distribution confusing. at 6:18

  “Memphis Grizzlies improve to 2-0 after impressive comeback win over Golden State Warriors” · listen ↗

• X Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) · Report · Oct 23

  Kris Murray is starting the second half in place of GG Jackson, who had four fouls in the first half. Murray is drawing the Steph Curry assignment while Jaylen Wells is in the game. Speaks to what Memphis thinks of Murray on the defensive end.

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• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 4 points · Oct 23
  • Jaylen Wells (reported): Jaylen Wells said that after playing against Jerome over the summer he felt he couldn't stop him, and it was good to see everyone else struggle too. at 9:09
  • DaMichael Cole: Host opinion: Kris Murray, Wells, Pippen Jr. and Jahmai Mashack are the team's four best perimeter defenders. at 9:54
  • DaMichael Cole: The host says Spencer, Jerome, Wells and Coward won't put much pressure on the rim. Jerome gets to his floater instead. at 20:07
  • Tuomas Iisalo (reported): Kris Murray made the team, Iisalo said he values a defender for bigger, bulkier wings and named Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. The host says Iisalo sees Wells as good against players running off screens. at 27:57

  “Is Ty Jerome's breakout performance sustainable for Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 21
  • Joe Mullinax: Shot distribution: Jerome took 25 shots and Boozer was next with 15. Coward (6), Wells (10) and Zach Edey (5) took 26 combined. at 6:33
  • Joe Mullinax: Jaylen Wells had the second-best plus-minus on the team. He shot 5/10 (1/4 from three) with 5 rebounds and 4 steals. at 20:45
  • Joe Mullinax: Host opinion: Jaylen Wells belongs in the starting lineup as long as he keeps defending at this level as the point-of-attack defender. His defense held up against a big Jazz starting five. at 21:08

  “Ty Jerome's record-breaking performance powers Memphis past the Utah Jazz on NBA Opening Night” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 20
  • Weakness: perimeter defense. Among the 15-man roster rotation, the host trusts only Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr. as point-of-attack defenders and thinks they are probably the only ones the team trusts. at 32:10
  • The host calls Wells a sound, committed defender with few steals and blocks so far, and Pippen a better defensive playmaker who is undersized. at 34:21

  “Did the Memphis Grizzlies make the right move by waiving Walter Clayton Jr.?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Joe Mullinax: Jaylen Wells came off the bench in the finale, which the host found 'very interesting.' He said he and Michael would discuss where Wells stands for opening night after today's practice. at 4:11
  • Joe Mullinax: Wells shot 1 of 5 from the field and 1 of 4 from three, which the host said was not his best performance. at 4:25
  • Joe Mullinax: Some fans argue Jackson should start in place of Jaylen Wells. The host understands the argument but does not think the team will do it. His reasons: the team needs a point-of-attack defender, and Wells is currently the better defender. at 16:05

  “Memphis Grizzlies preseason finale victory gets overshadowed by GG Jackson trade rumor report” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 16
  • Host opinion: at full health, the Grizzlies should be about a top-12 defense, though he wouldn't say top five or top eight. He describes a group with Jaylen Wells, Pippen as the point-of-attack defender and Edey protecting the back end. at 8:16
  • Host analysis: Pippen and Edey grade out well defensively by the numbers. Jaylen Wells is more of an eye-test defender whose numbers haven't graded out well, but the host trusts him on top options. at 7:42

  “Can Memphis Grizzlies surprise doubters” · listen ↗

• Podcast Joe Mullinax, Locked On Grizzlies · Analysis · Oct 15

  Host says the front office has shifted toward long perimeter players such as Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells, especially in the starting lineup.

  “Talking trades and tweaks for the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the start of the NBA season” at 18:22 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 3 points · Oct 14
  • Joe Mullinax: Both hosts agreed on this projected opening-night starting five: Cedric Coward, Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Cameron Boozer and Zach Edey. They framed it as what they believe, not as an announced lineup. at 13:57
  • DaMichael Cole: How DeMichael sees the bench players pairing with the starters: Spencer matches Jerome as a three-point shooter who plays on and off the ball. Pippen Jr. matches Wells as a point-of-attack defender and spot-up shooter, and adds playmaking. Jackson and Grant are jumbo wings who can score. Post protects the rim and can pick and pop. at 16:50
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael referred to wholesale substitutions about four minutes into games, swapping Jerome and Wells for Spencer and Pippen Jr. He said the drop-off wouldn't be big, so fans and media might complain less about it. at 17:42

  “Who will make up the final roster and rotation for the 2026-2027 Memphis Grizzlies?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 5 points · Oct 13
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael is 'pretty high' in confidence that, assuming health, the opening-night starters will be Ty Jerome, Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Cam Boozer and Zach Edey. He calls a change unlikely at this point. at 16:51
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael says Jaylen Wells is the starting group's point-of-attack defender. He says the Grizzlies don't trust Cedric Coward in that role yet, though that could change later this season or next year. at 19:13
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael says the only player who even threatens Jaylen Wells's starting spot, on quality and lineup cohesion, is Scotty Pippen Jr., because of his point-of-attack defense and ability to play on and off the ball. at 19:39
  • DaMichael Cole: DeMichael says Jaylen Wells started the first three preseason games and had good games, shooting decently, in two of them. at 19:55
  • Joe Mullinax: Joe expects Jaylen Wells to get open looks because defenses will collapse on Zach Edey and Boozer. at 21:12

  “Could the Memphis Grizzlies explore keeping Ty Jerome as a long-term option?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Grizzlies · 2 points · Oct 12
  • DaMichael Cole: The starting lineup has stayed the same through the preseason: Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Ty Jerome, Cameron Boozer and Zach Edey. Cole had suggested trying other lineups, but the team stuck with this one. at 8:06
  • DaMichael Cole: Cole hasn't seen enough development jumps across the young roster yet. Jaylen Wells looks like last season's version: hitting shots and competing on defense, but nothing new. Cole cautions it is early and players may be holding back. at 31:31

  “Grizzlies enter "Training Camp 2.0" in Memphis with good vibes and questions to answer” · listen ↗

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