Overview

• A team representative told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that Bailey and his family will arrive in Salt Lake City on Saturday with an introductory press conference set for Sunday and practice on Monday.
• His confirmation to report ends speculation linking him to the Los Angeles Lakers, who led Bovada’s odds at +235 to land him in a potential trade.
• Before the draft, Bailey’s camp declined Utah’s private workout invitations and warned he would not report if selected, yet the Jazz still used their No. 5 pick on the 18-year-old forward.
• Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge praised Bailey’s talent and sees him as a cornerstone piece for the franchise’s rebuild after a 17–65 season.
• Commentators including ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and former NBA center Kendrick Perkins have urged formal mediation by the NBA and NBPA to address top-prospect negotiation leverage.