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After a promising high school career and a single season run at Rutgers that featured more good than bad, Ace Bailey saw his stock take a tumble at the worst possible time heading into the 2025 NBA Draft, going from the consensus No. 3 prospect in this year’s class to a player outside of some […]

There is no time for rest in the NBA, especially in June. Just days removed from the final game of the 2025 NBA Finals, the league hosted the NBA Draft in Barclays Center, where Cooper Flagg officially became a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the league shifts its attention once more to a pivotal […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have captured their first NBA championship, but Sam Presti and the front office are already plotting how to extend this window and build a dynasty. With a roster loaded with young talent, a deep war chest of draft picks, and financial flexibility, OKC is uniquely positioned to pursue bold moves. Here […]

The Utah Jazz picked Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick in the NBA Draft. However, the selection was not made without drama. According to reports from ESPN, Bailey’s agent, Omar Cooper, told one team in the top five to not pick his client. After Jazz and their CEO, Danny Ainge, picked him, though Bailey […]

Entering the first round of the NBA Draft, no player was a bigger question mark than Ace Bailey. Scouts and general managers knew that he was one of the best players in his class. However, Bailey’s decision to decline workouts rubbed some teams the wrong way. Eventually, Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge pulled the trigger […]

Shams Charania delivered a clear message Friday regarding Ace Bailey’s future in Utah: he’s not going anywhere. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, the NBA insider shut down growing speculation that the Utah Jazz might trade the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The rumors intensified after Bailey did not immediately report […]

Following speculation surrounding Ace Bailey’s commitment to the Utah Jazz after being selected No. 5 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Bailey’s representative addressed the situation publicly in an effort to clarify the rookie’s stance. Andrew Witlieb, President of GSE Worldwide and one of Bailey’s representatives, appeared on Front Office Sports Today with hosts Baker […]

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. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst provided a significant update Friday on SportsCenter, noting Bailey’s absence from team activities and hinting at underlying tensions between […]

Despite making four picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz maintained their activity in the undrafted free agency market. Immediately after the draft concluded, the Jazz landed one of the top available players in former St. John’s point guard RJ Luis Jr. The Jazz and Luis agreed to a two-way deal, ESPN’s Shams […]

One of the biggest storylines coming into the 2025 NBA Draft was what was happening with Ace Bailey. The Rutgers wing was considered one of the best prospects in the draft, but he barely worked out for any teams in the top five and skipped out on his meeting and workout with the Philadelphia 76ers. […]

The Utah Jazz stunned a fair number of people on Wednesday by selecting Ace Bailey as the fifth overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft. The Rutgers star, despite being a consensus five-star recruit, has come under huge controversy after Bailey refused to work out or meet with any NBA team in the buildup to […]

Utah Jazz, operating under new front office leadership in Austin Ainge, orchestrated a bold move during the 2025 NBA draft night. After selecting Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick, Utah shifted its focus back to the second half of the first round. In a trade with the Washington Wizards, they packaged their picks, No. 21, No. 43, […]

Dwyane Wade, NBA legend and minority owner of the Utah Jazz, wasted no time giving his stamp of approval after the team selected Rutgers standout Ace Bailey with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Jazz made the bold move despite a swirl of pre-draft controversy surrounding Bailey, who had skipped team […]

Earlier this offseason, the Utah Jazz made a change to its executive ranks, hiring away longtime Boston Celtics exec and former assistant general manager Austin Ainge to be the team’s new president of basketball operations. Ainge made waves when he said that fans won’t be seeing the Jazz tank this year, and it looks as […]

In a headline-grabbing move at the 2025 NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Rutgers forward Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick, capitalizing on a surprising slide for a player once projected in the Top 3. Bailey, who averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks per game on 46.0% shooting from […]

The Utah Jazz is clearly adding firepower to its young core. In a decisive move in the 2025 NBA Draft, Utah acquired Florida standout Walter Clayton Jr. from the Washington Wizards. While Clayton was officially selected 18th overall by Washington, the pick was part of a draft-night trade that sent him to Salt Lake City, […]

Ace Bailey was always going to be one of the most talked-about players in the 2025 NBA Draft. A dynamic wing with a sky-high ceiling and a highlight reel that turned heads all season at Rutgers, Bailey had top-three talent written all over him. But after an unconventional and polarizing pre-draft process, he fell into […]

After doing his best to navigate the NBA Draft landscape and land with his preferred team, Ace Bailey has officially been drafted into the league… by the Utah Jazz. While rumors had come up about Bailey being a favorite of the Ainge family before the opening bell at the Barclays Center, that didn’t change the […]

On Wednesday, Utah Jazz forward John Collins made a crucial decision ahead of the NBA Draft. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that Collins has exercised his $26.5 million player option with the Jazz for this season. In 2021, while with the Atlanta Hawks, Collins signed a five-year, $125 million deal that included this player […]

The Boston Celtics seem resolute in not trading either Jaylen Brown or Derrick White this offseason, despite the expected dip with Jayson Tatum sidelined due to injury. But the Utah Jazz are reportedly still trying to change their mind. Over the past few days, the Celtics have traded away Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, both […]

The Utah Jazz have a few players on their team that others may be looking to trade for, and one of those players is John Collins. The forward has been with the Jazz for the past few seasons after getting traded from the Atlanta Hawks, and he’s been solid for them despite the team not […]

It was evident that the Los Angeles Lakers needed a center as their season drew to a close in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but finding a true fit could prove to be a difficult task. The Lakers have been reportedly interested in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, but it does not seem […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is near, and the Washington Wizards own the No. 6 pick overall. Rumors are buzzing that the team could be involved in a similar trade situation as they were in the 2023 draft when the organization traded up and selected Bilal Coulibaly. Reports indicate that the Wizards are potentially interested in […]

The Indiana Pacers’ fairy-tale run to the 2025 NBA Finals ended in heartbreak, not just because of a Game 7 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder but due to the devastating Achilles injury suffered by franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton. As the dust settles, the Pacers face an offseason of uncertainty. With Haliburton likely sidelined for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly exploring trade options involving the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, with the intent of offloading Paul George’s contract as part of the deal. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, the 76ers have had discussions with the Utah Jazz about a potential trade-down scenario. […]

Sources close to the Los Angeles Lakers say that internally, they have long been fans of John Collins, who has the ability to stretch the floor both as a deep threat or someone who can finish well above the rim. Many within the Lakers organization believe Collins would be an especially great fit alongside Luka […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore options for upgrading their front court, another Utah Jazz big man has reportedly entered the conversation alongside Walker Kessler. According to Locked On Jazz contributor Andy Larsen, the Lakers have also discussed forward John Collins as a potential trade target. “The Lakers-John Collins has been a conversation […]

Kon Kneuppel’s limited athleticism has been a frequent criticism regarding his ceiling as a top-10 NBA draft pick. The Duke forward did not test at the Draft Combine last month due to an ankle injury. However, he has since completed the required pre-draft testing, and the numbers are sure to turn heads. Kneuppel posted a […]

The Utah Jazz may not have had the lottery outcome they were expecting, but they still have options to add impact-level players to their roster with the picks they have in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Jazz currently hold two first round picks in the NBA Draft at No. 5 and No. 21. Despite finishing […]

Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. They are rebuilding through the draft, which had Bill Simmons comment on the star forward’s future with the franchise. Markkanen became a star player for the Jazz in the 2022-23 season, earning an All-Star selection as a result. Even though Utah […]

The Utah Jazz finished the 2024-25 season with a 17-65 record, the worst in the NBA. They were rewarded for their efforts by sliding in the NBA Draft lottery. Utah slipped four spots, walking away with the fifth overall pick while the Dallas Mavericks vaulted to the top selection. However, the Jazz are one of […]

To say the Utah Jazz were tanking during the 2024-25 NBA season is a bit of an understatement. At various times during the regular season, the Jazz were put on blast by media and fans for their blatant tanking strategies. But despite finishing with one of the best chances at the No. 1 overall pick […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 season was not one to remember, but it will be hard to forget for fans who had high hopes for the trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey. And Bill Simmons is already thinking of trades to split up the threesome. Once the 76ers signed George in the offseason, […]

The Utah Jazz blew up their core of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell in 2022 and have been in limbo as an organization ever since, trying to rebuild and gather as many picks as possible. The 2025 NBA Draft is no different for the Jazz, with Utah sitting at the fifth pick in a draft […]

The Utah Jazz ended the 2024-25 season with a league-worst 17-65 record. They entered the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery with the best odds to win the No. 1 pick overall. However, the club ended up dropping to the No. 5 pick instead. The team made a change to its front office, and it appears the […]

The Utah Jazz are going into the offseason trying to see how they can improve their roster, and it looks like they’ll be doing it with a familiar face to Danny Ainge, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “The Utah Jazz are hiring Boston Celtics assistant general manager Austin Ainge as the franchise’s president of basketball […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a season that saw them fall short in the Eastern Conference Finals, the franchise stands as one of the NBA’s most talented and expensive rosters, but also one with clear limitations. With nearly all of their payroll tied up in a core of […]

Back in April, Baylor University freshman VJ Edgecombe announced his intention to apply for the NBA Draft. After his one-and-done season in the NCAA, he is considered to be one of the most athletic prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft Class. In a Bears uniform, Edgecombe averaged 15.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per […]

Carmelo Anthony told the Denver Nuggets he wanted a trade during his eighth season in the NBA. He had his eyes set on joining the New York Knicks and guiding the team back to the former glory they enjoyed in the 1990s. He has said that if he had won a title for New York, […]