Utah will be without the No. 5 overall pick, who did not return to action on Friday.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s Ace Bailey left Friday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons in the first half with a left hip strain and did not return for the second half.
The Jazz rookie was scoreless in 11 minutes but the No. 5 overall pick in this year’s draft averaged 10.7 points per game. The 6-9 guard had reached double figures in four straight games and has often been on the court during crunch time for the Jazz.
Brice Sensabaugh started the second half in Bailey’s spot.
Ace Bailey (Left Hip Flexor Strain) will not return.
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 27, 2025
NBA.com will have more on this developing story soon.
