Bailey did not work out for the Jazz and reportedly has had minimal contact with the team since being drafted by them.

The biggest storyline coming into the 2025 NBA Draft was where Ace Bailey would get drafted. With Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper locks to go No. 1 and No. 2 respectively, all eyes were on the 76ers with the third pick after Bailey canceled a workout in Philly and was seemingly steering himself to the Wizards in the sixth pick.