The thrilling conclusion of the 2024-25 NBA season is just around the corner. This Thursday at 8:30 PM ET, the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will clash in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. As the excitement builds, fans eagerly anticipate the impending 2025 NBA Draft. Recently, some jaw-dropping revelations about Ace Bailey have taken social media by storm.
Among the teams participating, the Philadelphia 76ers hold the No. 3 pick in the first round. Recently, Jonathan Givony reported that Bailey was set to travel to Philadelphia on a Friday for an important dinner with the 76ers’ front office, followed by a private workout. However, in a surprising twist, Bailey cancelled his trip just days before the scheduled visit.
This unexpected decision has sparked considerable conversation within the NBA community. Adding to the intrigue, Jason Dumas has shed light on the reasoning behind Bailey’s choice to cancel.
“Source: Ace Bailey was seeking a promise from the Sixers prior to committing to a meeting. That meeting appears to be unlikely now. As I reported on Friday, there has been a lot of posturing for weeks now with the Sixers unsuccessfully making attempts to get Ace in the building,” Dumas wrote in his recent post on X(formerly Twitter).
Source: Ace Bailey was seeking a promise from the Sixers prior to committing to a meeting. That meeting appears to be unlikely now.
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) June 19, 2025
As I reported on Friday, there has been a lot of posturing for weeks now with the Sixers unsuccessfully making attempts to get Ace in the building
Dumas mentioned that Bailey sought assurances from the Sixers before committing to meet with them.
NBA Expert Warns Of Potential Decline For Ace Bailey On Draft Board
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The highly anticipated first round of the 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place on June 25, 2025, followed by the second round on June 26. Both rounds will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. As the date approaches, excitement surrounding Ace Bailey continues to grow. In this context, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony has shared valuable insights.
“NBA teams are a little bit perplexed about his pre-draft process. He’s the only player who has yet to conduct a single workout to this point. He has not visited any NBA team facilities. Ace Bailey’s camp is adamant in conversations that he’s a top-three player in this draft, and they’re looking for a clear pathway to stardom both with minutes and opportunities,” Givony said in the recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today.
"He is the only player who has yet to conduct a single workout."@DraftExpress thinks that Ace Bailey might be sliding down the NBA draft board 🤔 pic.twitter.com/aONUKiTHVW
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 18, 2025
Givony indicates that Bailey could be slipping in the upcoming NBA draft rankings. As the event draws near, anticipation is building around Bailey and the latest updates concerning his draft prospects. Fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring the situation for any surprises.
