Overview

• Bailey is parting ways with manager Omar Cooper and is seeking new representation, according to a report by The Athletic’s Tony Jones.
• Marc Stein reported that Bailey’s preferred destination was the Washington Wizards and that his camp limited pre-draft workouts to try to influence that outcome.
• The Utah Jazz drafted Bailey at No. 5 despite that preference, and he has since signed a standard rookie contract and joined team activities.
• The Wizards recently signed Sharife Cooper, Omar Cooper’s son, to a two-way contract, a move observers view as reinforcing the pre-draft linkage.
• Bailey previously denied refusing to report to Utah after a brief post-draft delay and is expected to hold a significant role following a strong season at Rutgers.