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Ace Bailey’s reps told top-five team in NBA draft he ‘wouldn’t report’ if they picked him

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Before the 2025 NBA Draft , Ace Bailey's representatives told one of the teams selecting in the top five that he wouldn't report to the team if they selected him.

The 18-year-old Rutgers wing was widely regarded as the No. 3 prospect in the draft, but fell to the Jazz at pick No. 5.

He was clear on his preferred destinations of the Wizards , Pelicans and Nets.

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informal

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English

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