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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 9
Jazz rookie Ace Bailey aces test in preseason debut, draws high praise
Bailey scored 25 points, connecting on 11 of 16 shots from the field.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / October 9
Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey Shines in Preseason Debut
On the first possession of Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey’s career, he came off a screen, took one dribble and calmly knocked in his first bucket. The jumper foreshadowed what was to come in his preseason debut.
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?
Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / October 9
Oft-Criticized Jazz Rookie Aces Preseason Debut, What It Means
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey couldn’t have played much better than he did in his preseason debut, in which he would face idol Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise
The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / October 9
Will Hardy studied two NBA superstars’ rookie tapes during summer to prepare for coaching Ace Bailey
Ace Bailey was arguably the most polarizing player in the 2025 NBA Draft. Ace Bailey was the only American-based prospect not to meet with any NBA teams prior to the draft.
Utah Jazz News / Sporting News / October 8
Jazz's Ace Bailey NBA preseason debut stats are absolutely incredible 
Ace was top notch on Wednesday.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 8
Utah Jazz Face One Burning Question Before NBA Season
The start of the new NBA regular season is right around the corner for the Utah Jazz, taking on their fourth campaign under head coach Will Hardy, the fourth year of their franchise retool, and likely a season centered around the development and growth of their young talent.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 3
Lauri Markkanen Raves About Utah Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey
After a long offseason wait, the Utah Jazz will finally get an opportunity to see star Lauri Markkanen and rookie Ace Bailey on the same floor with one another.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 3
Walt Clayton Shares Takeaways From Utah Jazz Training Camp
While a majority of the focus on the Utah Jazz's rookie class has centered on fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey, another one of their first-round picks from this summer has remained busy in the background, leaning up to his first season in the mix: 18th-overall pick Walt Clayton Jr.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 3
The biggest “what ifs” for the Utah Jazz this season
The Utah Jazz are entering this season after an eventful, yet successful, offseason. What seemed like a disaster on lottery night turned into an elite prospect in Ace Bailey with help from Omar Cooper.
Utah Jazz News / Hardwood Heroics / October 2
'I Just Made the Best Decision' – Utah Jazz Rookie Explains Why He Fired His Notorious Agent This Offseason
Ace Bailey recently confirmed that he has cut ties with controversial agent Omar Cooper this offseason. According to the Utah Jazz rookie, he had to do it after the chaos he experienced in the build-up to the 2025 NBA Draft.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 2
Ace Bailey Opens Up on Utah Jazz Training Camp Experience
We're now a couple of days deep into the Utah Jazz's training camp before the 2025-26 BBA season, where new and existing faces of this roster have gotten their feet wet in the building with team practices and scrimmages, all in preparation for the regular season to come at the end of this month.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 1
Utah Jazz's Will Hardy Sends Clear Message on Ace Bailey
The Utah Jazz will head into the 2025-26 NBA season with one of the most exciting rookies they've had in the building within some time in the form of fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30
Jazz’s Ace Bailey reveals why he fired controversial manager after pre-draft chaos
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has officially broken ties with his manager, Omar Cooper. As a result, the move sparked renewed interest in how he’ll navigate his entry into the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 24
Jazz prospect learns refusing draft workouts often backfires
Ace Bailey turned down workouts with NBA teams in a failed attempt to steer himself to certain NBA teams — then fired his agent when he ended up on the Utah Jazz anyway.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 24
Jazz Win, Wizards Lose As Ace Bailey Makes Big Decision
UTAH — Ace Bailey has moved on from agent Omar Cooper, according to Jazz Insider Tony Jones of the Athletic. Bailey is now searching for new representation after parting ways with the longtime advisor.
Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / September 23
Ace Bailey parts ways with his controversial agent
Ace Bailey is making a major change before even playing in his first career NBA game. The Utah Jazz rookie Bailey is parting ways with his controversial manager Omar Cooper, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.
Washington Wizards News / Last Word On Sports / September 23
New Intel: 2025 Draft Star Wanted To Play For Who?
As the 2025 NBA draft approached, the Washington Wizards had no clear pick in mind at number six overall. There were plenty of players who had been rumored or expected to be playing their rookie year in Washington.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 23
Ace Bailey’s ‘preferred landing spot’ revealed, and it wasn’t Jazz
With the 2025–26 NBA season a month away, a new report has shed light on Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey’s draft-night intentions. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 19-year-old forward preferred to land with the Washington Wizards, not the Utah Jazz, who ultimately selected him No.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / September 20
Utah Jazz 2025-26 projected starting lineup: Ace Bailey spearheads new beginning in Salt Lake City
The Utah Jazz are building something special, and landing Ace Bailey is the first step to making that happen. The Utah Jazz are currently a team in limbo.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / September 2
Ace Bailey: Bear, Base and Bull Comparisons
NBA comparisons are hardly ever completely accurate for young prospects. However, they are still useful to contextualize the potential impact of prospects.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / August 18
Can Ace Bailey deliver Jazz a championship?
The franchise has had stars, playoff runs and even Finals appearances. But the Larry O’Brien Trophy has never made its way to Salt Lake City.
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