Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey's Top Potential Landing Spots in 2025 After 2024 NBA Draft | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

Ace Bailey would be a very good No. 1 draft prospect in some years. The problem is that Flagg sits ahead of him this year.

Still, whomever lands Bailey is getting a prospect who can immediately transform a franchise's fortune. There are plenty of teams out there who need superstars to build around, and Bailey is that guy.

As far as top landing spots, the Utah Jazz come to mind. They are in the midst of a massive rebuild but are fueled by a treasure trove of draft picks, many of which are coming their way via the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Utah ultimately needs a superstar to build around, one who can be the team's top offensive option as well. The Jazz already have a star in 27-year-old Lauri Markkanen, but he's a free agent after this upcoming season and could very well be taking off.

Prospects don't look great for Utah next season, especially after a disappointing 31-51 season. And the Western Conference is simply too loaded for the Jazz to make much headway in the standings.

Chances are the Jazz will be getting a high draft pick. Utah may need to be top two or three to have a chance at Bailey, but the Jazz would be a great landing spot.

So would the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland had the second-worst offensive rating in the NBA last year. Granted, the team has been beset by injuries for multiple years now, so Portland's offense was hindered by key losses, but this team still needs more help.

The Trail Blazers have some players who can drop 20 or more a game somewhat consistently, but no one on the team really projects to have a sky-high ceiling. Scoot Henderson probably comes the closest, but Bailey could be that cornerstone offensive player. Henderson could run the point, and Bailey would be that top scoring option to get the Blazers out of their offensive doldrums.