There is reportedly a belief within the NBA that Ace Bailey's agent, Omar Cooper, is trying to ensure he lands with an East-Coast team in the 2025 NBA draft.

Late Wednesday night, Rutgers freshman and potential top-three pick Ace Bailey canceled a scheduled visit with the Philadelphia 76ers -- the team slated to pick third in the NBA Draft-- prompting questions about the curious handling of his pre-draft process and where his stock sits leading into next Wednesday's draft.

Even if Mann scored a lucrative multi-year deal, the Hornets have the ability to match or work with that team to possibly get a sign-and-trade together, similar to what happened with Kemba Walker in 2021 when he went to Boston in exchange for Terry Rozier.