Wells and Edey are the third pair of Grizzlies teammates to be named to the All-Rookie first team in the same season. Current Grizzlies Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke achieved this feat in 2019-20, while Pau Gasol and Shane Battier first did so in 2001-02.

Jaylen Wells, a former Washington State basketball star and current rookie for the Memphis Grizzlies, was named to the NBA 2025 All-Rookie first team, the association announced Tuesday.

Jaylen Wells was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team on Tuesday. It was not really a surprise considering he was a finalist for Rookie of the Year, but it is still very impressive for the 39th pick in last year’s draft.