Bailey and his camp's motives likely won’t be released until after the draft, if ever. But some early signs could be pointing to him desiring a future in Brooklyn.

"Brooklyn can provide Bailey with his desired role and geographic location, as well as a star development path. I think we’ll hear a lot of chatter about the Nets attempting to move up from No. 8." ...

The Utah Jazz selected Rutgers’ Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night in Brooklyn. His jersey is available online. Bailey’s jersey went on sale immediately ...

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 ...

Rutgers player Ace Bailey poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected fifth by the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA draft on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.

Bailey's draft range should be between picks No. 3 and 6 on draft night. His ceiling starts at No. 3 with the 76ers, and it's hard to see him falling past the Wizards.