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What happened to Ace Bailey? Live injury updates for Jazz vs. Pistons on 12/26/25

What happened to Ace Bailey? Live injury updates for Jazz vs. Pistons on 12/26/25

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By: Brendan O'Sullivan

Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey won’t return to Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons after suffering a hip injury. The rookie left the game in the first half and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest.

It’s unclear when the injury occurred or how severe it is at this moment.

Bailey was a big-time name heading into the season after the Jazz selected him with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. He’s averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, while shooting 44.1% from the field this season.

Bailey played 11 minutes on Friday, posting two rebounds, while shooting 0-for-2 from the field.

Stay tuned with DK Network for live updates.

Brendan O'Sullivan
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