Tamar Bates News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Grading 5 Mizzou Alums NBA Summer League Performances From Jevon Porter's short-lived time in Vegas to Tamar Bates' sustained success, the former Tigers that performed in the 2026 NBA Summer Lea...

6 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Paces Utah in SL loss 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.

Impact 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Bates (foot) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Wizards.

Impact 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.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't appear in Tuesday's win Bates (foot) didn't play in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact 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.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Bates (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Chandler Holt of KSL Sports reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to sign with Utah Bates (foot) intends to sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports Friday.

Impact Bates joined the Nuggets on a two-way contract last July and underwent surgery to repair a fractured left foot in December before being waived in March. He'll now join the Jazz, though the 23-year-old will likely spend most of his time with their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Over 13 appearances with the G League's Grand Rapids Gold last season, he averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per showing.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Nuggets The Nuggets waived Bates (foot) on Wednesday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.

Impact 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.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wallace, Thunder host the Nuggets

Oklahoma City and Denver will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Boston puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Boston comes into a matchup against Denver as winners of five games in a row on the road

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Jokic and the Nuggets visit conference foe Los Angeles

Los Angeles and Denver will hit the court in a matchup of Western Conference opponents

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Memphis faces Denver, aims to break 3-game skid

Memphis aims to stop its three-game losing streak with a victory over Denver

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Cavaliers face the Nuggets, aim for 4th straight win

Cleveland seeks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Cavaliers take on Denver

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Denver takes on Chicago, seeks to break 3-game skid

Denver will try to stop its three-game slide when the Nuggets play Chicago

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

New York takes on Denver, looks for 5th straight home win

New York will try to keep its four-game home win streak intact when the Knicks face Denver

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Denver takes on Detroit, aims for 7th straight road win

Denver is looking to continue its six-game road win streak with a victory against Detroit

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Denver and Oklahoma City match up in battle of top offenses

The NBA's top two scoring offenses face off in a meeting between the Denver Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Clippers take on the Nuggets, look for 4th straight win

Los Angeles aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Clippers take on Denver

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Denver, seeks to stop 6-game slide

Brooklyn looks to stop its six-game skid when the Nets take on Denver

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Detroit puts road win streak on the line against Denver

Detroit comes into a matchup against Denver as winners of three consecutive road games

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Denver plays Memphis, looks for 7th straight road win

Denver comes into a matchup against Memphis as winners of six road games in a row

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Denver plays Milwaukee, aims for 6th straight road win

Denver comes into a matchup with Milwaukee as winners of five road games in a row

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Denver plays Washington, seeks 5th straight road win

Denver aims to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory over Washington

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Los Angeles faces Denver on 3-game road skid

Los Angeles will look to stop its three-game road skid when the Lakers take on Denver

JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Murray leads Denver against Charlotte after 42-point game

Denver hosts the Charlotte Hornets after Jamal Murray scored 42 points in the Denver Nuggets' 121-115 win against the Washington Wizards

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Washington faces Denver on 4-game skid

Washington looks to stop its four-game losing streak when the Wizards take on Denver

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

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