Bailey’s camp states they “feel confident going into the draft process,” which most NBA teams interpret as meaning he has received assurances of being selected by a team considered more advantageous to Bailey in the long term, considering factors such as geography, minutes, role, opportunity and development.

Bailey sidestepped questions Tuesday about skipping a workout with the Sixers. League sources said the Washington Wizards want to select him with the sixth pick.

Former Rutgers forward Ace Bailey side-stepped questions on Tuesday about reportedly turning down several workout requests ahead of the draft.