US EditionMemphis guard Jaylen Wells, a former Washington State star, leaves game on a stretcher after head injury
- Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells was stretchered off the court during an April 8, 2025, game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C.
- Wells' injury occurred after a fast-break dunk attempt resulted in a collision with Charlotte's K.J. Simpson, causing him to lose balance.
- Wells landed hard, hitting his head on the court, and was tended to by medical staff, who stabilized his head and neck before moving him.
- The game was delayed for 23 minutes, including warmup time, and Wells' agent reported that Wells is "awake, alert and moving his extremities."
- Simpson received a Flagrant 2 foul for unnecessary contact and was ejected; Wells, averaging 10.5 points, was transported to a hospital with a broken wrist.
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