Bates tallied 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 21 minutes in Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Spurs.
Bates paced his team in scoring, reaching double figures for the first time this Summer League. The Missouri product signed a two-way contract with the Jazz this offseason after appearing in 13 games for the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Tamar Bates: Starting Thursday
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Bates (foot) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Wizards.
Bates didn't play in the Salt Lake City Summer League due to left foot soreness, though he's returning to action for the Jazz's Las Vegas Summer League opener.
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Jazz's Tamar Bates: Doesn't appear in Tuesday's win
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Bates (foot) didn't play in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Thunder.
Bates didn't see any action in the Salt Lake City Summer League finale while managing left foot soreness. With the action shifting to the Las Vegas Summer League, the Missouri product's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Wizards.
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Jazz's Tamar Bates: Won't play Monday
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Bates (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Chandler Holt of KSL Sports reports.
Bates, who is signed to a two-way pact with Utah, will miss a second consecutive Summer League contest due to left foot soreness. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder.
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Tamar Bates: Let go by Nuggets
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The Nuggets waived Bates (foot) on Wednesday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
Bates' two-way roster spot was cleared to make space for the incoming David Roddy on Wednesday. It's a tough break for Bates, who remains on the mend after undergoing foot surgery in late December. Through G League 13 appearances with the Grand Rapids Gold, Bates averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 2.0 three-pointers and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Tamar Bates: Facing multi-month absence
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The Nuggets announced Monday that Bates (foot) will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
Bates underwent surgery Monday to repair a fractured left foot, and he's expected to miss about three months at the very least. Through 13 G League appearances, the two-way player has averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per game.
