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.
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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: 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: 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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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Out Monday
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Bailey (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Bailey was a late addition to the injury report and will miss Monday's contest due to an illness. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Knicks. With the rookie first-rounder unavailable, John Konchar and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates for increased playing time.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Added to injury report
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Bailey (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors.
That's now three late additions to the Utah injury report due to an illness Monday, so it's possible an ailment is spreading around the team. John Konchar and Brice Sensabaugh would both be more involved on the wing for the Jazz if Bailey is unable to suit up.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Sets career-high scoring mark
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Bailey contributed 32 points (12-19 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Thursday's 122-112 win over Washington.
Bailey had arguably the best performance of his young NBA career Thursday, as he pulverized his previous career-best scoring mark by seven points. Scoring aside, Bailey also made his presence felt defensively with three steals-plus-blocks, and he's recorded at least two steals-plus-blocks in four of his last six appearances. Bailey also reached the 20-point plateau for the third time in seven contests since the All-Star break.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Logs 18 points in defeat
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Bailey ended Monday's 128-125 loss to Denver with 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes.
Bailey has logged single-digit totals only once over the past month, and he's been a consistent contributor in the rebound category as well. Over the past 11 games, he's averaged 15.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals. He is a lock to start nightly barring an injury.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Paces team with 23 points
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Bailey ended Thursday's 129-118 loss to New Orleans with 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
Bailey stepped up amid Lauri Markkanen's (hip) absence and provided the team's highest point total. Although he failed to make an impact against Houston earlier in the week, he hit for 20 points against Memphis following the All-Star break. The low total against the Rockets snapped a seven-game streak of double-digit scoring results, but he seems to be back on track.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores 20 points on 19 shots
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Bailey recorded 20 points (8-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Friday's 123-114 loss to the Grizzlies.
Bailey got all the shots he wanted with both Lauri Markkanen (illness) and Keyonte George (ankle) unavailable and finished with a team-high 19 field goal attempts. Bailey has been playing well over the past four games, averaging 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 triples per contest.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Bounces back in victory
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Bailey logged 19 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, three blocks, three steals and one assist in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 victory over the Pacers.
After scoring just four points on 1-for-10 shooting from the field in Sunday's loss to Toronto, Bailey bounced back in a major way. The rookie first-rounder saw increased playing time following Utah's trade for Jaren Jackson earlier in the day, as only seven Jazz players saw the court against Indiana. Bailey finished as Utah's third-leading scorer and has posted at least 19 points in three of his last five appearances. He also stuffed the stat sheet on the defensive end, matching his season highs in blocks and steals. He has recorded multiple steals in three of his last four outings.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Strikes for 19 in Wednesday's loss
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Bailey recorded 19 points (8-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 140-124 loss to the Warriors.
The fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has found a groove in January. Bailey has scored in double digits in eight of nine games since rejoining the starting five, averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.9 threes and 1.4 combined steals and blocks over that stretch.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Scores team-high 20 poins in loss
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Bailey finished Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the Clippers with 20 points (8-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt) and one rebound over 29 minutes.
The Jazz were shorthanded without Keyonte George (rest) and Jusuf Nurkic (illness), so Bailey was called upon to produce more during the loss. The rookie's 20 points marked his third-highest scoring total of the season, just behind a season-high 25 points that he recorded against the Spurs last week.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Pops for career-high 25 in loss
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Bailey posted 25 points (11-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Thursday's 126-109 loss to the Spurs.
The 25 points led the Jazz on the night while establishing a new career high for Bailey. The fifth overall pick in the 2025 Draft has looked good since getting back up to speed after a hip injury, and over the last six games, he's averaged 16.0 points, 5.2 boards, 2.3 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.0 combined steals and blocks while shooting 50.6 percent from the floor.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Hits for 20 in Tuesday's win
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Bailey chipped in 20 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-122 victory over the Timberwolves.
The rookie forward produced his best scoring effort since Nov. 24, when he dropped 21 points on the Warriors. Bailey has started five straight games since putting a hip flexor strain behind him, averaging 14.2 points, 5.0 boards, 2.4 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.2 combined steals and blocks over that span.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Good to go Monday
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Bailey (hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Bailey, who has missed seven of Utah's past eight games, was able to shed his questionable tag for this contest. He's not quite 100 percent yet, and he's likely to remain under some restrictions for the time being.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Iffy for Monday
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Bailey (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Cleveland.
Bailey has missed seven of Utah's last eight games due to a left hip flexor strain, though he'll have a shot at returning Monday. The rookie first-rounder will likely face a minutes restriction if he's cleared to play, though his presence would leave fewer minutes available for Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk.
