Overview

• Jaylen Wells sustained a severe head injury during a fast-break dunk attempt after colliding midair with K.J. Simpson of the Charlotte Hornets.
• The incident occurred after Wells caught an outlet pass from Ja Morant and was undercut by Simpson, causing Wells to land awkwardly and hit his head on the court.
• Medical personnel attended to Wells for eight minutes before transporting him off the court on a stretcher with his head secured to restrict motion.
• Officials reviewed the collision and assessed a Flagrant 2 foul on Simpson for unnecessary contact, leading to his automatic ejection from the game.
• Simpson was visibly distraught and checked on Wells immediately after the collision as players and fans observed in a silent arena.