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The start of the 2025-26 season did not play out the way Ace Bailey had hoped. Heading into opening night, Bailey was sick and tired, literally.

He’d try to kick the illness — time in the sauna, extra recovery, constant fluids — but instead had a cough and was out of breath after short stints playing. So the first handful of games were hard to get through.

Now, he’s got his wind back, he’s not getting as fatigued during the games and he’s starting to get a feel for his teammates.

“I think his effort level has been really high,” Jazz coach Will Hardy said. “I’m really pleased with Ace’s progress through this very short first part of the season, because he

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