Ace Bailey News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Records four steals despite shooting woes 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.

Impact 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.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Team option exercised The Jazz have exercised Bailey's $9.98 million rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Big defensive effort in loss to Blazers 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 19 points in loss 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.

Impact 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 40 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.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111

Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonia Spurs beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Double-double with three blocks 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies outlast Jazz for second win in four games over Utah

Cedric Coward tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night — their second in four games over Utah

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Ace Bailey reflects on double-double, career high in rebounds vs. Lakers

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Double-doubles with four dimes 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the Jazz

Luka Doncic scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Moving to starting role Bailey is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in reserve role 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James' move to Philadelphia makes 76ers the betting favorite out of the East

LeBron James shifted the NBA landscape by leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Scores 12 points off bench 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

An even more versatile Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes shape as the Thunder bid to get back on top

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has focused on increasing his versatility and conditioning over the summer

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Headed to bench Bailey will come off the bench in Monday's exhibition against the Spurs, Jazz digital reporter Eric Spyropoulos reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Year 2 Ace Bailey may be the Jazz's best- & worst-kept secret Everyone knows that Ace Bailey has got the goods. What many don't know is how the Utah Jazz plan to utilize what he brings.

OCTOBER 9 • THEJNOTES.COM

Generates 10 points during loss 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bailey will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz's Will Hardy Saw Something Different From Ace Bailey in Preseason Debut Will Hardy is loving what he's seeing from Ace Bailey at the start of his second season.

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

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OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Scores 10 off bench 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a multiyear extension Friday

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Jason Terry send clear message on Ace Bailey's role with Jazz in Year 2 Everyone should be excited for what the future holds for Ace Bailey in Year 2 with the Utah Jazz. At the same time, it's hard to pinpoint wh...

AUGUST 10 • THEJNOTES.COM

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