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.
Tamar Bates: Everything you need to know
Tamar Bates
SG
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STATS
Tamar Bates Game Log 2025-26
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/6W 112-1085201011100.0%000.0%100.0%22100.0%001.0+31253.2%10/4L 126-1164000010100.0%000.0%100.0%000.0%000.0+3110.0%
Preseason Totals 4.61.00.00.50.01.00.51.00.00.0%0.00.00.0%1.00.00.0%1.01.0100.0%0.00.01.0+61.01.534.7%
Tamar Bates Player Profile
Birthdate
2/21/2003 (23)
Status
FA
HT/WT
6'4", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2025: Rd ; Pk ()
Birthplace
Kansas City, KS, USA
Position
SG
College
Missouri
Career History
Denver Nuggets
2025-2026
(1 season)
Tamar Bates: Breaking News
Facing multi-month absence
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.