Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey is in search of a new manager. The No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has parted ways with Omar Cooper, according to The Athletic , and is seeking new representation about three months after a saga that largely defined the draft. During a pre-draft process that was not light on drama, Bailey's camp -- led by Cooper -- reportedly told at least one team near the top of the order that the former Rutgers star would not report if they selected him.

Cooper's involvement in Bailey's pre-draft process fell under the microscope because he was not a certified agent with the NBPA and therefore barred from officially representing his client in contract negotiations.

Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper , the latter of whom played college basketball with Bailey at Rutg

See Full Page