Even without playing a single second yet in the league, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey already found himself in the middle of a controversy after he refused to work out for several teams before the NBA Draft in June.

Bailey's manager, Omar Cooper, also reportedly told at least one squad that the former Rutgers standout would not report if that specific team drafted him. Many speculated that it was the Jazz , who owned the No. 5 overall pick. Utah still picked the 19-year-old Bailey.

Now, with just a few days before training camp, Bailey is looking for new representation after parting ways with Cooper, as reported by The Athletic's Tony Jones.

Many doubted Cooper's involvement in Bailey's career. It was pointed out that he was not certified with the NBA Players Association, which sh

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