SALT LAKE CITY – Ace Bailey and Walt Clayton Jr. are showing promising early returns for the Utah Jazz from the 2025 NBA Draft.

The two rookies scored 20 points each in the Jazz’s 134-130 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

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Ace Bailey, Walt Clayton Dazzle In Second Preseason Game

Bailey broke the 20-point mark in his second straight outing, finishing the evening with 20 points, seven rebounds, an assist, and two steals in nearly 39 minutes on the floor.

Perhaps most impressive was Bailey’s huge statistical output despite a relatively quiet night.

The 19-year-old’s second showing wasn’t nearly as flashy as Wednesday’s debut against the Rockets, but it was equally impressive, recording his points on an efficie

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