Ace Bailey didn't expect to hear his name called by the Utah Jazz with the No. 5 overall pick on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. Leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, reports suggested that neither Utah nor Charlotte -- which held the No.

ESPN insider Shams Charania gave a notable update around the situation with the Jazz and Bailey brewing following his selection on Wednesday and his lack of reporting to Utah, making it abundantly clear that no matter what happens, Bailey will be playing for the Jazz if he's suiting up in the NBA.