Ace Bailey Skies To Swat 76ers Layup Attempt Off Backboard
Jul 5, 2025, 9:19 PM
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 5 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz grabs a rebound with teammates Brice Sensabaugh #28 and Kyle Filipowski #22 against the Philadelphia 76ers Thunder during the second half of their NBA Summer League game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on July 5, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – In his first NBA summer league game, Utah Jazz No. 5 pick Ace Bailey showed off his potential on both ends of the floor.
In addition to some tough makes, Bailey made some highlights on defense.
@AiriousB always wears sunblock ✋#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/YtYRgdITqO
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) July 6, 2025
Midway through the third quarter, Bailey gave a little bit too much room as the on-ball defender, but stayed in the play.
Philadelphia guard Mark Armstrong went for an underhanded scoop shot, and Bailey was right there to send it off the top of the backboard.
In his Jazz debut, Bailey finished with seven points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.
About 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League
The 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League kicks off at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on Saturday, July 5.
The Philadelphia 76ers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder join the Jazz in this year’s four-team field.
Introducing our 2025 Summer League roster 📋 https://t.co/I0ShudKzm9#TakeNote | @slcstars
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) June 30, 2025
Each team will play three games before heading to Nevada for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League.
Each of the six games will air nationally. Jazz play-by-play announcer Craig Bolerjack, analyst Thurl Bailey, and sideline reporter Lauren Green will headline all TV broadcasts.
All three Jazz games will air locally on KJZZ-TV and KSL Sports Zone radio.
2025 Salt Lake Summer League Schedule
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Day 1: Saturday, July 5
- Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder @ 5 p.m. (ESPN U)
- Philadelphia 76ers @ Utah Jazz @ 7 p.m. (ESPN, KJZZ)
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Day 2: Monday, July 7
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Philadelphia 76ers @ 5 p.m. (ESPN)
- Memphis Grizzlies @ Utah Jazz @ 7 p.m. (NBA TV, KJZZ)
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Day 3: Tuesday, July 8
- Memphis Grizzlies vs Philadelphia 76ers @ 5 p.m. (NBA TV)
- Oklahoma City Thunder @ Utah Jazz @ 7 p.m. (NBA TV, KJZZ)
Doors open daily at 4 p.m.
Notable SLC Summer League Names
Five of the top-18 picks in the 2025 NBA Draft could play in the Salt Lake City Summer League.
Utah Jazz
- Ace Bailey (2025 No. 5 overall pick)
- Walter Clayton Jr. (2025 No. 18 overall pick)
- Cody Williams (2024 No. 10 overall pick)
OKC Thunder
- Former Utah Ute Branden Carlson returns to the Huntsman Center
- Nikola Topic (2024 No. 12 overall pick)
- Thomas Sorber (2025 No. 15 overall pick)
Philadelphia 76ers
- VJ Edgecombe (2025 No. 3 overall pick)
Memphis Grizzlies
- Former Utah Ute Lawson Lovering returns to the Huntsman Center
- Cedric Coward (2025 No. 11 overall pick)
