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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Nets 23 points with seven rebounds
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Bailey recorded 23 points (10-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes in Tuesday's 115-109 loss to the Heat.
This was a solid bounce-back performance for Bailey, who was held to just seven points on 3-for-9 shooting in Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Timberwolves. He set a new season high in scoring and matched his season high in three-pointers made. Bailey will look to keep rolling Wednesday against the Magic.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Records four steals despite shooting woes
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Bailey registered seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and four steals across 32 minutes in Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Timberwolves.
Bailey struggled offensively but compensated with outstanding defensive activity, collecting four steals while playing 32 minutes. His substantial workload remains encouraging, although his limited scoring and rebounding production continue to restrict his overall fantasy impact. Bailey's defensive upside offers appeal in category formats, but the offensive struggles are too big to overlook. He's now failed to score more than 15 points in each of his last five appearances, averaging 9.6 points per game and shooting 38.2 percent from the field in that span.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Team option exercised
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The Jazz have exercised Bailey's $9.98 million rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
The move keeps Bailey under contract with Utah through the 2027-28 campaign as the franchise continues investing in the young forward's development. The fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft remains an important part of the Jazz's long-term plans, and the decision has no immediate impact on his fantasy outlook for the current season.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Big defensive effort in loss to Blazers
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Bailey registered nine points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The second-year forward collected his first steals of the season while swatting away three blocks for the third time in six games to begin the campaign. Bailey's skills are growing quickly, and so far in 2026-27 the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 threes in 31.0 minutes while shooting an impressive 50.0 percent from the floor.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Logs 19 points in loss
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Bailey accumulated 19 points (9-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one block in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Spurs.
Bailey was efficient inside the arc, converting eight of his 12 two-point attempts, though his perimeter shooting remained inconsistent. The second-year forward played a team-high 39 minutes, giving him ample opportunities to contribute offensively and on the glass. His substantial workload is encouraging for fantasy purposes, but improved three-point efficiency and more consistent contributions in other categories would strengthen his overall value.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Double-double with three blocks
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Bailey closed Monday's 110-105 loss to the Grizzlies with 17 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 34 minutes.
Bailey recorded his second straight double-double, logging a season-high 34 minutes in the process. Both Jaren Jackson (knee) and Lauri Markkanen (wrist) left this game early and did not return. Should they miss additional time, Bailiey will likely be tasked with doing a lot more on both ends of the floor. In four appearances to begin the season, Bailey has been a top 50 player, averaging 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Double-doubles with four dimes
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Bailey registered 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block in 29 minutes during Sunday's 132-123 loss to the Lakers.
This was a nice bounce-back game for Bailey following Friday's six-point, 2-for-8 shooting performance, and he set a new career high in rebounds while recording the second double-double of his career. Bailey has shown flashes before, but he's struggled to put it all together consistently to this point in his career. However, he should continue to get plenty of opportunities while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is sidelined.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Moving to starting role
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Bailey is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Bailey was productive coming off the bench in Wednesday's loss to the Grizzlies, posting 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 24 minutes. He's moving to a first-unit role, sending Jaxson Hayes to the bench. In 61 starts in the 2025-26 season, Bailey averaged 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Productive in reserve role
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Bailey closed with 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Even with Jusuf Nurkic (foot) on the shelf, Bailey wasn't able to beat out Jaxson Hayes at training camp for an Opening Night start. Hayes swatted six shots Wednesday, so he likely extended his leash as a member of the first unit in Nurkic's stead for now.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 12 points off bench
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Bailey delivered 12 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, a steal and two blocks across 21 minutes in Friday's 119-116 preseason win over the Suns.
Bailey delivered an exceptionally efficient scoring performance, making all three of his field-goal attempts while connecting on his lone three-pointer, and he also added defensive contributions with three stocks. Bailey was aggressive driving to the basket, and while he came off the bench in this contest, he's expected to be a starter in the regular season. His two-way impact will be pivotal for a Utah team looking to make noise in the 2026-27 regular season.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Headed to bench
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Bailey will come off the bench in Monday's exhibition against the Spurs, Jazz digital reporter Eric Spyropoulos reports.
Lauri Markkanen (neck) is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, so Bailey will return to a reserve role. In his previous game off the bench this preseason, Bailey finished with 10 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 16 minutes.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Generates 10 points during loss
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Bailey logged 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-6 3 Pt, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Tuesday's 117-106 loss to the Nuggets.
With Lauri Markkanen (neck) and Birce Sensabaugh (hip) sidelined, Bailey earned a spot in the first unit during the Jazz's second preseason game. New acquisitions like Jaren Jackson and Darryn Peterson are expected to log meaningful minutes right away, leaving the former first-round pick in an uncertain spot after starting 61 games for the Jazz during his rookie campaign. Markkanen's struggles to stay on the court made an uptick for Bailey necessary, and his 2026-27 participation hinges on Markkanen becoming a more consistent contributor.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Starting Tuesday
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Bailey will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets.
Bailey will get the start with Lauri Markkanen (neck) unavailable, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Jaren Jackson and Jaxson Hayes. It'll be interesting to see what Bailey's usage rate looks like in the first unit.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 10 off bench
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Bailey finished with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, one steal and one block in 20 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over Denver.
Bailey came off the bench behind rookie Darryn Peterson but entered the starting lineup for the second half and finished with a plus-11 rating. The second-year wing should remain firmly in Utah's rotation, and he could see heavy usage with the second unit.
Bailey's (back) role is undetermined heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
The addition of No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson may leave Bailey without a spot in Utah's starting lineup to begin the new year. The Jazz are also getting Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen back in the lineup after the two stars sat out the final stretch of a losing season in 2025-26. Bailey began to blossom late last year, averaging 18.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 blocks per game in 23 regular-season appearances (all starts) after the All-Star break, so he should have a chance to battle with Peterson for an Opening Night starting position.
Bailey (back) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.
The Jazz are giving Bailey Friday night off while he tends to right back spasms. Given the nature of the injury, the 2025 first-rounder should be fully recovered in time for training camp this fall.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Won't play Wednesday
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Bailey (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Spurs, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.
Bailey is nursing right back spasms in the aftermath of Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Clippers. His next chance to play will come Friday against Portland.
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