Ace Bailey posts 17 points and 12 rebounds in Jazz loss to Lakers

Bailey's elevated rebounding total stands out, but his 20.4% usage rate and 45.3% true shooting remain modest for fantasy purposes in either format.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 26, 2026 · Updated October 26, 2026

Ace Bailey posted 17 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, one block, one three and two turnovers on 8-of-11 shooting in 29 minutes as a starter in Utah's 132-123 loss to the Lakers on Sunday, October 25.

The 12 rebounds represent a significant jump from his 4.2 boards per game last season (72 games), though his rebounding over three games this season now sits at 8.0 per contest. His 20.4% usage rate and 45.3% true shooting tell a different story: Bailey remains a limited offensive contributor. The projection is 19.3 fantasy points per game in default points scoring, with a Roundup Score of 48 out of 99 (213th overall).

Fantasy impact

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Ace Bailey

Bailey's rebounding has spiked early in the season, averaging 8.0 boards through three games compared to 4.2 last season (72 games). The 12-rebound effort against the Lakers continues that trend, though his overall line of 11.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.0 minutes per game this season still trails his production from last year, when he averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.9 threes in 27.6 minutes.

The 45.3% true shooting and 20.4% usage rate limit his appeal in both nine-category leagues and points formats. He has started half of Utah's games this season after starting 85% of contests last year. The Jazz have one game left this week, on Sunday. Bailey projects for 19.3 fantasy points in default points scoring, ranking 213th overall with a Roundup Score of 48 out of 99.

What to do

• Hold Bailey in most formats, as his efficiency and usage remain below fantasy-relevant thresholds despite the rebounding spike.

• Monitor whether the elevated rebounding persists over a larger sample before considering him a reliable contributor.

• Start him this week in deeper leagues if you need rebounds, as Utah has one game remaining on Sunday.

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