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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 30
'Just Blessed to be in This Position' – Utah Jazz Rookie Dismisses Talk About Him Not Wanting to Play for the Team
There was talk about Ace Bailey‘s willingness to play for the Utah Jazz. The former Rutgers star was drafted by the team with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. Reveal Jersey Numbers
The three newest additions to the Utah Jazz have officially unveiled their jersey numbers. Perhaps the biggest that stands out of the bunch is Bailey's
Ace Bailey Responds to Rumors He Didn’t Want to Join Utah Jazz
Bailey, who seemingly had a reported list of preferred destinations ahead of his selection in this year's draft, didn't wind up in one of those rumored
The 'NBA's No. 1 draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 39 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Ace Bailey Could be Missing Piece for Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz have offered one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA over the last handful of seasons. In trading off stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert seasons ago, they bolstered their draft pick reserves, essentially planning to undergo a rebuild.
Ace Bailey Officially Arrives in Utah Ahead of Jazz Press Conference
Utah Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey has officially made his way to Salt Lake City ahead of his opening press conference. The Jazz posted a video of Bailey and his team touching down in Salt Lake City on Saturday, with the top pick wearing a Utah shirt and being greeted by his new head coach Will Hardy.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 29
Dylan Harper Makes Big Promise to Spurs Fans in Rookie Introductory Press Conference
The 2025 NBA Draft class is ready to impose its will on the league. Plenty of talk has surrounded Cooper Flagg and even Ace Bailey. However, the second overall pick, Dylan Harper, is ready to turn heads with both his individual performance and the San Antonio Spurs’ team success in the 2025-26 season.
Former Utah Jazz Veteran Speaks Out on Ace Bailey Situation
In the days following the 2025 NBA Draft and the Utah Jazz's fifth-overall selection of Rutgers' Ace Bailey, it was a decision met with a ton of buzz surrounding the top prospect's potential desire to head to Utah after a pre-draft process involving rumored preferred destations, or a perceived lack of interest to head to Salt Lake City.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / The SportsRush / June 27
Pointing out agent Omar Cooper's lack of experience, Rachel Nichols condemns Ace Bailey's actions
Former ESPN journalist Rachel Nichols discussed the odd happenings around the draft selection and how it was handled.
Utah Jazz Make Major Ace Bailey Announcement
It looks like Ace Bailey will officially be headed to Utah this upcoming weekend, silencing any and all noise of the fifth-overall pick deciding not to report to the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27
Five NBA first-round picks who will make an instant impact
Here are five first-rounders poised to make the biggest immediate impact in Year 1.
College Basketball News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 27
NBA Insider Shuts Down Ace Bailey Trade Rumors
Despite all of the noise surrounding Ace Bailey and any perceived lack of interest in joining the Utah Jazz after his fifth pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it seems all but certain he'll be set to start his career in Salt Lake City.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 27
Ace Bailey Jazz Summer League Plans Revealed After Draft Drama
Former Rutgers small forward Ace Bailey was always considered to be a top prospect among this year's starry 2025 NBA draft class. But that didn't stop Bailey from trying to control his own destiny a bit.
Ace Bailey Projects Jazz’s New Starting 5
By drafting Rutgers freshman forward Ace Bailey against his wishes, the Utah Jazz have literally opened up Pandora’s box. Given that Bailey was at one point a challenger to be drafted first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, they simply took the best player available when they were on the clock.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Hoops Rumors / June 27
Jazz expect Ace Bailey to report for Summer League camp
A Thursday report indicated that Ace Bailey‘s representatives advised at least one team with a top-five pick not to draft him. However, Jazz vice president of player development Avery Bradley didn’t sound concerned on Thursday night about the possibility that Utah is that team or that the No.
Ace Bailey’s Representative Sends Clear Message About Utah Jazz
Coming off a franchise-worst 65-loss season in 2024-25, the Utah Jazz needed star power to kick its rebuild into high gear. And the best player on Utah's board was a player who did not seem too outwardly thrilled about wearing the Jazz jersey.
Utah Jazz Have Ace Bailey Trade Verdict After Post-Draft Drama
The Utah Jazz drafted Ace Bailey, but getting him to play in Utah might not be easy. Coming into Wednesday’s 2025 NBA Draft, Bailey was one of the most polarizing prospects in the class.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 27
Ace Bailey Sends Three-Word Message to 76ers' Rookie After NBA Draft
The 2025 NBA Draft is over, and attention now turns to the future development of the 59 young men picked over two tense nights at Barclays Center in New York City.
'Do What Donovan Mitchell Did' – Utah Jazz’s Ace Bailey Draws Timely Advice From Jeff Teague
The Utah Jazz raised eyebrows when they selected Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, so much so that the Rutgers star was also surprised with the move since he refused to work out or interview with them.
College Basketball News / FirstSportz / June 27
Ace Bailey’s Draft Controversy Continues as ESPN Reveal Agent Threatened Teams
The 2025 NBA Draft saw a wave of emotions run throughout the green room. Be it happy tears, where players finally realized their dreams. Or, in the case of Ace Bailey, his disappointed look after being selected by the Utah Jazz has since become a point of discussion.
Ace Bailey News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Ace Bailey threatened interested team before NBA Draft
We do not know if the Jazz were the team Bailey was trying to avoid, and we also cannot be sure how serious this threat was.
The 'No. 5 NBA draft picks' quiz
How many of the players selected with the fifth pick in the NBA Draft since the Lottery Era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker / June 26
Jazz call draft prospect's bluff with No. 5 pick
Ace Bailey refused to work out for the Utah Jazz in advance of Wednesday's NBA Draft. The Jazz drafted him anyway.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Paul George calls out top NBA Draft prospect
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George had some sharp words for a top NBA Draft prospect who could still become his teammate.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Yardbarker / June 23
Latest odds indicate polarizing prospect could slide during 2025 NBA Draft
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard, perhaps the most divisive prospect in the 2025 class, could be sliding down teams' boards before the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 20
Five teams that could unlock Ace Bailey’s star potential
With the top three teams looking elsewhere, Bailey cold on Utah and talent graveyards like Charlotte and Washington lurking, draft night is wide open for a bold move.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Top NBA Draft prospect keeps turning down workouts
A top NBA Draft prospect appears to be alienating some teams by repeatedly turning down workout opportunities.
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