Ace Bailey’s attempt to maneuver his way to Washington, New Orleans or Brooklyn backfired when the Jazz selected him with the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The Jazz plan to keep Bailey, according to Givony, even though they were not a “preferred” destination.

ESPN's Brian Windhorst delivers eye-opening update on Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz after the 2025 NBA Draft. Just days after being selected No. 5 overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft, Ace Bailey is at the center of growing speculation regarding his early involvement with the team.

Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Utah Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall. Bailey reported to Utah after he was criticized for his