Bailey accumulated 15 points (7-21 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 29 minutes during Sunday's 131-107 loss to the Lakers.
Bailey endured a rough shooting performance in his final game of the 2025-26 season, but the rookie out of Rutgers showed a marked improvement as the campaign went on. He finishes his rookie with averages of 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game across 72 appearances, but those figures improve to 18.3 points, 4.9 boards and 2.0 dimes per game in 23 contests after the All-Star break. All things considered, it was a successful season for Bailey, who's expected to be a key player for the Jazz for years to come.
Bailey (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Bailey took a seat for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans due to a knee issue, but he'll be back on the court Friday. The rookie forward is averaging 16.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 blocks over his last five matchups.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Ruled out Tuesday
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Bailey (knee) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans.
Bailey was previously listed as doubtful, so this latest update isn't much of a surprise. His next opportunity to suit up will be Friday versus the Grizzlies. In the meantime, Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are expected to do most of the heavy lifting on offense.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Bailey (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Bailey is now unlikely to play Tuesday after initially being listed as questionable. The rookie has appeared in 11 straight games, averaging 20.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.5 blocks in 31.9 minutes per tilt over that span. With Utah's injury list a mile long, John Konchar, Bez Mbeng and Svi Mykhailiuk are candidates for increased roles.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Questionable for Tuesday
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Bailey (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against New Orleans.
Utah's injury report continues to grow, with Bailey now making an appearance because of a bruised right knee. If he can't suit up, John Konchar could work his way back into the starting lineup.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 14 points in loss
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Bailey finished Sunday's 146-111 loss to Oklahoma City with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes.
Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski led the way for Utah offensively. While Bailey didn't have his best performance, he still found a way to be relevant in fantasy and contributed in the five major categories. The rookie is averaging 20.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game over his last 10 games. He should be one of Utah's go-to offensive weapons in the final week of the regular season.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 22 vs. Houston
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Bailey recorded 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 33 minutes during Friday's 140-106 loss to Houston.
Bailey reached the 20-point mark for the first time since scoring 37 in a loss to the Raptors on March 23. Even though his scoring numbers had been trending a bit downward of late, the rookie out of Rutgers has improved massively compared to his first month in the league, and he's ending the season on a strong note. If you drafted Bailey and trusted him throughout the entire season, you're clearly reaping the benefits of being a patient manager when it matters the most. Bailey has scored at least 15 points in eight of his last 10 appearances.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 15 points again
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Bailey registered 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes during Friday's 135-129 loss to the Nuggets.
The rookie out of Rutgers struggled with his three-point shot, but he was nearly automatic with his two-point attempts. Inconsistencies and ups and downs are going to be part of Bailey's game early on, but he has shown flashes of his scoring potential. He's reached the 15-point mark in six games in a row and is now averaging a solid line of 18.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game since the All-Star break.
Bailey contributed 15 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 loss to the Wizards.
Bailey started in the frontcourt alongside Cody Williams with Kyle Filipowski out with an illness. The Jazz have put together some really interesting rotations in recent weeks, but Bailey seems to be a safe fantasy play for the time being.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Posts career night in loss
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Bailey closed with 37 points (11-21 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Monday's 143-127 loss to the Raptors.
Bailey continued his strong play on the offensive end of the court, as he set a new career high in scoring and reached the 30-point threshold for the second time in three games. He was particularly dialed in from beyond the arc Monday, which is where he tacked on 21 of his 37 points. Bailey is set for another appealing matchup Wednesday against the Wizards.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 25 but struggles with shot
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Bailey ended Saturday's 126-116 loss to Philadelphia with 25 points (7-20 FG, 4-14 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and five blocks over 33 minutes.
Bailey was coming off posting a career-high 33 points in the win over the Bucks on Thursday, and while he fell short of reaching that mark in this loss, it was the first time in his career that he recorded at least 25 points in back-to-back contests. Bailey endured a slow start to his NBA career but has progressed steadily as the season has advanced. All signs point to him ending the season -- and therefore, the fantasy playoffs -- on a strong note as the Jazz's primary go-to option on offense. Bailey has scored at least 20 points six times since the All-Star break (13 games), compared to only seven during the rest of the season (49 contests).
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Pours in career-high 33 in win
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Bailey ended Thursday's 128-96 win over the Bucks with 33 points (13-27 FG, 7-19 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes.
The teenage forward has found his rhythm from long range. Bailey's 33 points set a new personal best for the rookie, while the seven made three-pointers tied his career high. The No. 5 pick in the 2025 Draft has sunk at least five treys in four of his last six games, averaging 20.0 points, 4.5 threes, 4.0 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 27.3 minutes over that stretch while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 44.3 percent from downtown.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Drops 17 points in return
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Bailey (concussion) provided 17 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 147-111 loss to Minnesota.
Bailey missed the Jazz's previous game Sunday after entering concussion protocol, but he was cleared ahead of Wednesday's contest and moved right back into the starting five. After averaging 31.1 minutes per game over his first nine appearances out of the All-Star break, Bailey handled a slightly reduced workload Wednesday, but that may have been a byproduct of the Jazz looking to ease him back into action. Expect Bailey to eventually reclaim a 30-plus-minute role once he's further removed from the head injury.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Good to go Wednesday
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Bailey (concussion) is available for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Bailey has been cleared to return versus Minnesota after missing Sunday's loss to Sacramento while in the league's concussion protocol. With the rookie first-rounder returning to action, fewer minutes will be available for the likes of Andersson Garcia and Elijah Harkless. Bailey has averaged 16.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 28.7 minutes per game over 10 appearances since the All-Star break.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Questionable to play Wednesday
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Bailey (concussion) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Minnesota.
Bailey wasn't available for Sunday's loss to Sacramento. Andersson Garcia entered the starting lineup in that one, amassing three points, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 43 minutes. If Bailey doesn't suit up again Wednesday, Garcia would presumably be in line for another start.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Not playing Sunday
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Bailey (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Bailey entered the league's concussion protocol after taking a hit to the head during Friday's game against the Trail Blazers. The rookie first-rounder will have extra time to recover as the Jazz's next game after Sunday won't take place until Wednesday against the Timberwolves. Blake Hinson and Andersson Garcia are slated for larger roles in Bailey's absence.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Leaves early Friday with concussion
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Bailey won't return to Friday's game against Portland due to concussion symptoms. He finished with eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block across seven minutes.
The Jazz haven't confirmed that Bailey sustained a concussion, but his symptoms of the brain injury will be enough to keep him sidelined for the remainder of the contest. The rookie first-round pick will likely enter the NBA's concussion protocol, making it uncertain that he'll be cleared in advance of the Jazz's next game Sunday against the Kings. If Bailey ends up sitting out Sunday, the Jazz could make two-way player Blake Hinson active for that contest after he didn't dress for Friday's game.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Puts up 21 points in loss
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Bailey provided 21 points (8-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 134-117 loss to the Knicks.
The rookie took a while to get going, but he's been putting up excellent numbers in recent weeks for a shorthanded Utah squad. This game marked Bailey's return from a one-game absence, and he's scored in double digits in six of his last seven outings while reaching the 20-point plateau thrice in that span. The Rutgers product is now averaging 16.9 points per contest since the All-Star break.
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