US EditionAce Bailey Says He's 'Blessed' to Be with the Jazz After He Fell to Them at No. 5 in the NBA Draft
- Ace Bailey, a Rutgers star, was selected fifth overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft and introduced on June 29, 2025, in Salt Lake City.
- Bailey chose not to participate in workouts for any NBA teams prior to the draft but still held meetings with 18 franchises at the NBA Draft Combine, while his camp aimed to secure a draft position outside the top five selections.
- Upon arriving in Utah, Bailey shared that he felt fortunate and admired the surroundings, dismissed rumors about doubting his commitment to report, and was formally presented alongside fellow first-year players Walter Clayton Jr. and John Tonje.
- Bailey will earn $9.1 million this coming season on a four-year $41.2 million rookie contract, while the Jazz start their Salt Lake City Summer League games against the 76ers on July 5, 2025.
- Bailey's selection and arrival end offseason drama, positioning the Jazz to integrate him with other rookies and face a bright future for their developing roster.
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The Hamilton SpectatorAce Bailey says he’s ‘blessed’ to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah was not believed to be one of Ace Bailey's preferred destinations to start his NBA career. Still, Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz…
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Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft
Utah was not believed to be one of Ace Bailey’s preferred destinations to start his NBA career. Still, Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall.…
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