Ace Bailey
#19SF · Utah Jazz
Height
6'9"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
19
College
Rutgers
Draft
2025, Rd 1, #5
Experience
0 yrs
C+
B+
C+
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 62 | 13.4 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 44.7% | 35.3% | 75.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 63 | 13.4 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | @ LAL | L 107-131 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-21 | 1-9 | -19 |
| Sat, 4/11 | vs MEM | W 147-101 | 29 | 23 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$41.2M
Guaranteed
$18.6M
AAV
$9.1M/yr
Guaranteed %45%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Ace Bailey's contract with the Utah Jazz earns a C+ CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. Ace's current production grades out in the middle of the pack among NBA small forwards. His $9.1M average annual value ranks as role player money for the small forward market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 19, Ace has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 4-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
C+
#34 of 119 Small Forwards
FCA+
Ace Bailey earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a rookie, with room to grow into a larger role. This season, Ace is putting up 13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game across 62 games. Ace's best relative area is FG% at 44.7, though it still falls below the small forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.8 (small forward median: 4.0). Among 119 NBA small forwards graded this season, Ace ranks 34th. At 19, Ace is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Utah Jazz.
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