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18 days ago
In a return from a one-game absence with a right knee contusion, Bailey was able to stuff the stat sheet and record the first double-double of his career. Bailey has flashed plenty of upside and has continued to develop as the season has progressed. He won’t turn 20 until August and still has so much room for growth. Bailey may be an afterthought when compared to some of the other top rookies in this class, but he is still a valuable option in dynasty leagues.
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21 days ago
Bailey is out due to a right knee contusion. His absence likely results in more minutes for John Konchar, who racked up five steals in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder. He doesn’t offer much as a scorer, but Konchar has been a solid source of steals when playing extended minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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21 days ago
Bailey has posted solid numbers as of late, but he’s likely to sit out against New Orleans, along with a number of his teammates. Bailey’s absence should mean more playing time for John Konchar.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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22 days ago
Bailey has been providing plenty of offense recently for Utah, but if he is unavailable, there will be an open spot in the starting unit. John Konchar is the most likely candidate to slide into the starting lineup, and he has been productive when given the chance to start this year.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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25 days ago
Friday’s 34-point defeat was nothing to celebrate for the Jazz, but Bailey’s continued production to close the regular season could serve as a bright spot. In 33 minutes, the rookie forward impressed as a scorer, shooting above 50.0 percent from the floor to finish as one of three Jazz players with at least 20 points. He was cold from beyond the arc for a second straight game. Yet, even as the three-point shooting has fluctuated, it’s still been a positive end of the season for Bailey.
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27 days ago
Tshiebwe will get the start for the Jazz as they face a Nuggets team that’s getting healthy just in time for the postseason. Utah has lost its last six games, including a recent one to Denver. Filipowski and Bailey are the most likely players to provide fantasy value for the Jazz on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Starting Lineups
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29 days ago
Bailey extended his streak of games in double figures to eight, scoring 19 points while shooting over 50 percent from the field. There weren’t any defensive stats to speak of, but the rookie did record a season-high five assists. That isn’t production fantasy managers can count on receiving consistently, but opportunities won’t be an issue for Bailey in Utah’s final three games of Week 23.
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about 1 month ago
Bailey did not have a good night shooting the basketball, as he was 4-of-12 from two-point range and committed four turnovers. However, fantasy managers will be pleased with the rebounds and blocks. Over his last five games, the rookie has blocked 12 shots, providing value that some may not have anticipated. Since the All-Star break, Bailey has provided fifth-round value in eight-cat formats. As long as he is available, the rookie needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues.
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about 1 month ago
Two nights removed from going off for a season-high 37 points, Bailey was held in check by the Wizards. The good news for fantasy managers was that his production was not limited to points, with Bailey recording solid numbers in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. Given Utah’s priorities for the rest of the season, Ace is going to play plenty as long as he’s healthy. If Bailey is sitting on the waiver wire, add him.
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about 1 month ago
Bailey has three 30-point games to his credit, and he’s recorded them all in March. Four days removed from putting up 33 points, the rookie wing established a new season-high on Monday. Shooting 7-of-10 from beyond the arc, Bailey made more than 50 percent of his shot attempts overall, and he did not commit a turnover. Regarding Bailey’s development, March has been an encouraging month for the Jazz and those rostering the rookie, especially managers in dynasty leagues.
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about 1 month ago
While Bailey didn’t have his best night shooting the basketball, there was a lot to like about the rookie’s stat line. He was effective as a rebounder and playmaker for others, committing two turnovers, and Bailey recorded a season-high five blocks. Given where the Jazz are in the standings, further evaluating talents like Bailey is a clear priority. For that reason alone, he is worth the risk for fantasy managers, especially with the Jazz playing four games in Week 22.
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about 1 month ago
This was an excellent showing for the rookie. He set a new career high for scoring, exceeding his previous best of 32 points, which he set earlier this month. He also matched his career high for triples, which he set in that same game. Bailey also contributed strong value in other categories, and he should be considered a must-roster player for the rest of the season. Despite the lack of availability for other rotation players in Utah, getting Bailey as many reps as possible is clearly a priority for them.
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about 1 month ago
Back in the Jazz lineup after a three-game absence, Bailey shot 5-of-10 from beyond the arc on Wednesday. The overall stat line was lacking, but the three-point shooting was encouraging. With Keyonte George (hamstring) out for a bit longer, there’s room for players like Bailey to do more offensively.
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about 1 month ago
While Bailey’s injury only cost him one game, Konchar has missed the last three. The former has been a starter on most nights when available, and that’s unlikely to change against the Timberwolves. Konchar will be part of the rotation, whether as a spot starter or a reserve.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 1 month ago
Bailey suffered a concussion in the first half of Friday’s game against the Trail Blazers and subsequently sat out Sunday’s game against the Kings. If he’s out again Wednesday, look to add Brice Sensabaugh or EJ Harkless in deeper formats.
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about 2 months ago
Bailey was injured during Friday’s loss to the Trail Blazers and is now in the league’s concussion protocol. As for Konchar, he’s sitting out due to left calf injury management. EJ Harkless, who started the second half of Friday’s game for Bailey, is worth considering in deep leagues, especially if Brice Sensabaugh is not on the waiver wire.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 2 months ago
Bailey was injured during the first half of Friday’s game, logging seven minutes before exiting. EJ Harkless was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter.
Source: Utah Jazz
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about 2 months ago
Back in the Jazz lineup after missing Monday’s win over the Warriors, Bailey has scored at least 21 points in two of his last three appearances. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the rookie has been a top-100 player since the All-Star break. Given where the Jazz are in their rebuild, Bailey is going to play plenty in the final weeks of this season. And with Keyonte George going down with a hamstring injury during Wednesday’s defeat, there may even be more opportunities for Bailey to serve as a facilitator. The Jazz play two more games in Week 20, starting with a game against Portland on Friday.
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about 2 months ago
Bailey is back after sitting out Monday’s win over the Warriors. As a result, the Jazz will bring John Konchar off the bench, which is good news for those who have added Sensabaugh to their rosters in recent weeks.
Source: NBA Lineups
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about 2 months ago
Bailey missed Monday’s game against Golden State, but he’ll return to take on New York. Brice Sensabaugh slid into the starting unit in his place and scored 21 points in 29 minutes, but he will likely head back to the bench with Bailey available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 2 months ago
Bailey was initially questionable for Monday’s game. His absence frees up a spot in the starting lineup. John Konchar does not offer much as a scorer, but the steals production makes him worth a look in deep category leagues. Brice Sensabaugh will be worth a look for managers seeking more offense.
Source: Ben Anderson
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about 2 months ago
Bailey is a late addition to Utah’s injury report, and if he’s unable to take the court, Brice Sensabaugh could see more opportunities as the next man up. John Konchar may see additional run as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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about 2 months ago
Bailey got off to a hot start to this game, scoring 21 points in the first half, which led to him setting new career highs for both points and three-pointers. The rookie is starting to figure things out offensively, but he has also made more of a defensive impact recently, with this being his sixth straight game with at least one steal. With Utah missing multiple stars, Bailey should continue to be a focal point on offense, which should hopefully lead to more outings like this one.
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about 2 months ago
Bailey has reached double figures in 10 of his last 11 games, providing solid offensive value as the Jazz play out the rest of the regular season. For the sake of his future value in category leagues, the hope is that he’ll be able to do a bit more in categories beyond points, rebounds, and three-pointers as he gains more experience. The Jazz hit the road for their final three games of Week 19, starting with the 76ers on Wednesday.
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about 2 months ago
Bailey didn’t have a good night shooting the basketball, but he was impactful in other ways. The rookie wing was active on the glass, grabbing eight rebounds for the fourth time in his last seven games. Also, Bailey matched his season-high with three blocks, hitting that number for the third time this season. Rostered in 34 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bailey has provided tenth-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break, according to Basketball Monster. He’s one player whose opportunities should not decrease between now and the end of the fantasy season, making Ace a worthwhile target for the silly season.
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2 months ago
After being held to four points in Monday’s loss, Bailey got back on track in this one. This was the second-highest scoring outing of his career, surpassed only by his 25-point game against the Spurs last month. With Lauri Markkanen (hip) set to miss at least two weeks, Bailey should be the focal point of the offense for Utah, which should lead to more outings like this one.
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2 months ago
Rostered in 35 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Bailey has been a 10th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past month, according to Basketball Monster. The rookie has been a consistent scorer, hitting double figures in 16 of his last 19 appearances. The production outside of points and rebounds can be limited at times, but Bailey is making strides after struggling to begin his rookie campaign.
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3 months ago
Playing in his home state of Georgia for the first time as an NBA player, Bailey put up 20 points and a complete stat line. While the shooting efficiency was lacking, his getting up 26 shots and logging 40 minutes may be a sign of what’s to come if the Jazz shut down their vets later this season. For those who can afford to take a hit in the field-goal percentage category, Bailey is worth picking up. The Jazz end Week 16 on Saturday against the Jazz.
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3 months ago
While Bailey did score 20 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Clippers, he offered nothing else on the stat line. That wasn’t the case on Wednesday, as the rookie once again shot the ball well but supplemented that with solid rebound, assist and steal numbers. Bailey’s production in the “other” categories is something to watch, as he has the potential to be a silly season standout.
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3 months ago
Bailey was able to score at least 20 points for the third time in his last four games. Unfortunately, even if it was an efficient night, he didn’t provide value in any other categories. Bailey should have more big scoring nights as the season progresses, but his value in category leagues will be dependent on how much he can contribute in other areas. Still, the minutes should be there, and he has had success on offense. He’ll look to stay hot against the Warriors on Wednesday.