As the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, excitement is building throughout the basketball community. One of the most talked-about prospects this year is Ace Bailey, a player whose skill set and potential have garnered considerable attention from scouts and fans alike. However, recent developments involving Bailey and the Philadelphia 76ers have added more intrigue to his draft journey.
NBA analysts are buzzing about Bailey’s potential in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft. Meanwhile, in an exciting turn of events, Keith Pompey reveals that Bailey’s agency has expressed a strong preference for him to play on the East Coast.
“Multiple league sources said Bailey’s agent, Omar Cooper, wanted the Sixers to commit to him before his scheduled Friday workout. One league executive believes that Bailey, once a consensus top-three pick, probably will drop in the draft because of his agency’s tactics.
Bailey remains the only American-based draft prospect to not visit any teams for a workout. Another league executive believes that the agency wants Bailey to remain on the East Coast and play somewhere between Atlanta and New York,” Pompey wrote in his recent reports.
Ace Bailey’s agency reportedly wants him to play on the East Coast, per @PompeyOnSixers
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Among the teams preparing for the upcoming draft, the 76ers are in a strong position with the coveted No. 3 pick in the first round. Recently, Jonathan Givony reported that Bailey cancelled his trip to Philadelphia this Friday, where he was scheduled to have an important dinner with the 76ers’ front office. Additionally, Jason Dumas revealed that Bailey is seeking a commitment from the Sixers before agreeing to meet with them.
REPORT: Front Offices Weigh Possibility Of Ace Bailey Falling To A Surprising Team
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Speculation surrounding Bailey is creating quite a buzz among fans eagerly anticipating the 2025 NBA draft. Meanwhile, insider Jake Fischer has revealed that front offices are seriously contemplating the chance of Bailey slipping to Brooklyn at the No. 8 pick.
“Could Bailey slip all the way to the Brooklyn Nets at No. 8? Mark that down as another question NBA front offices are posing and considering as we speak.” Via Jake Fischer.
The 2025 NBA Draft’s first round is scheduled for June 25, and the second round is scheduled for June 26. Both rounds will take place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
