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-of-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: Starting sans Markkanen
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Bailey is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Bailey has come off the bench in each of his last two appearances as he battled injury. The rookie will jump back into the first unit Wednesday night, as the Jazz will be without Lauri Markkanen (illness).
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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.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Ruled out vs. Dallas
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Bailey is out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a left hip flexor strain, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
The rookie first-rounder is sitting out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Bailey figures to be available for Saturday's clash with the Hornets. With some minutes freed up, Brice Sensabaugh seems to be worth streaming in shallow fantasy leagues and Svi Mykhailiuk in deeper formats.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Iffy for Thursday
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Bailey is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks due to a left hip flexor strain.
Bailey returned from a five-game absence in Wednesday's defeat in Oklahoma City, and he's in danger of sitting out the second leg of this back-to-back. If the rookie first-rounder can't suit up, Svi Mykhailiuk and Brice Sensabaugh would see an increase in streaming value Thursday.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Struggles in return
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Bailey (hip) recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 10 minutes during Wednesday's 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder.
Bailey returned from a five-game absence due to a left hip flexor strain, but after starting in each of his previous 21 appearances and averaging 26.0 minutes per contest, he came off the bench and handled his lightest workload of the season Wednesday. While Bailey should eventually reclaim his spot on the top unit, the Jazz are likely to take a cautious approach with him and ramp him up slowly, which means his playing time could be limited for the foreseeable future. Even as a starter, Bailey has failed to make the most of his opportunities thus far, averaging 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.5 assists in those 21 contests.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Available to play
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Bailey (hip) is available for Wednesday's game in Oklahoma City.
Bailey will be coming off the bench in his return from a five-game absence Wednesday evening, and the reserve role implies a minutes limit in his first game back. With Bailey active, Cody Williams could drop out of the rotation entirely.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Iffy for Wednesday
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Bailey is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder due to a left hip flexor strain.
The rookie first-rounder is trying to end a five-game absence with the strain. If Bailey isn't ready to return Wednesday, Brice Sensabaugh would likely continue to start. Svi Mykhailiuk and Taylor Hendricks would also have an opportunity to claim a more sizable role in this case.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Out again Monday
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Bailey (hip) won't play Monday against the Trail Blazers.
Bailey is set to miss his fifth consecutive matchup while dealing with a left hip strain. His next opportunity to return will arrive Wednesday against Oklahoma City.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Labeled questionable
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Bailey (hip) is questionable for Monday's game against Portland.
Bailey has a shot at returning from a four-game absence due to a strained left hip. The rookie forward's absence has opened up more opportunities for Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Won't play Thursday
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Bailey (hip) will not play Thursday against the Clippers.
Bailey will miss his third straight game and remains without a target date to return. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Warriors.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Ruled out Saturday
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Bailey (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Spurs.
Bailey was unable to return to Friday's win over Detroit due to a left hip flexor strain and will miss the second leg of Utah's back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Boston. With the rookie first-rounder sidelined, Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks are candidates for increased playing time, while Cody Williams could enter the Utah rotation.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Won't return Friday
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Bailey has been ruled out for the rest of Friday's game against the Pistons due to a left hip flexor strain, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
It's not clear when Bailey sustained the injury, but he will not return for the second half and will end the night with zero points (0-2 FG), two rebounds, one steal and one block over 11 minutes. Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton are candidates to see more playing time in the second half due to Bailey's injury.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Quiet line in win
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Bailey totaled seven points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 140-133 overtime victory over Dallas.
While Bailey was clearly outplayed by fellow rookie Cooper Flagg's 42-point explosion, his team was able to get the last laugh as Utah ended up winning in overtime. Bailey, however, has not been shooting well, averaging 9.2 points on just 35.2 percent from the field and 1.4 threes on a meager 31.8 percent clip in his last five contests.
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Jazz's Ace Bailey: Modest production continues
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Bailey racked up 13 points (5-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 131-101 loss to the Thunder.
Bailey's production hasn't spiked yet, but he has been a consistent producer since moving into the starting lineup, averaging 13.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks in 26.3 minutes over his last 14 appearances. Bailey has played at least 32 minutes in two straight games, recording at least one steal and one block in each of those contests. Before this two-game stretch, Bailey had played more than 30 minutes only three times in 21 appearances.
