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Utah Jazz Draft Controversy: Ace Bailey's Rocky Start
9/23/2025
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- Ace Bailey was selected fifth by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA draft amid controversy over his pre-draft process.
- Bailey's camp tried to push him to the Washington Wizards and skipped workouts elsewhere.
- There were concerns he might not report to the Jazz.
- Wizards signed Sharife Cooper; Bailey begins his Jazz rookie season on October 22 against the Clippers.
