Overview
- The No. 5 pick scored 25 points on 11-of-16 shooting with six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes in his first preseason game.
- Utah lost to Houston 140-127 as Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski and Isaiah Collier were sidelined with minor injuries.
- Kevin Durant called Bailey a dynamic player and said he expects a big year and career for the rookie after their first on-court meeting.
- Head coach Will Hardy praised Bailey's offensive variety and emphasized a measured approach to his development early in the season.
- Following a pre-draft process that included parting with manager Omar Cooper, Bailey is settling into the Jazz program with another preseason matchup against the Spurs on Friday.