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Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey Diagnosed With Bilateral Knee Tendonitis After Early Exit

Coach Will Hardy says the condition is minor with no imaging planned.

Overview

  • Bailey was ruled out of returning in Monday's 114-101 loss to the Mavericks after 10 minutes, 44 seconds due to bilateral knee soreness at the Delta Center.
  • He finished with three points, one rebound and one steal as the starting shooting guard before exiting in the first half.
  • Hardy said Bailey "has got some tendonitis in both knees" and that the team is not overly concerned, emphasizing treatment over tests.
  • The rookie received treatment after leaving the game as the Jazz opted for caution once coaches noticed him grabbing at his knees.
  • Bailey has impressed in the preseason with averages of 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals while shooting 41.7% from three, including a 25-point outing on Oct. 8, and reporting indicates the team will likely manage his minutes with the Oct. 22 opener approaching.