Tamar Bates
23-Year-Old
Free Agent
Out
Injury Foot
Est. Return 7/1/2026
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Signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Nuggets in July of 2025. Waived by the Nuggets in March of 2026. 
Let go by Nuggets
The Nuggets waived Bates (foot) on Wednesday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.
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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.
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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Out three months after surgery
The Nuggets announced that Bates underwent surgery Monday to repair a fractured left foot and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.
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Goes for 18 points in G League return
Bates (foot) produced 18 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds across 33 minutes Friday in the G League Grand Rapids Gold's 119-106 win over the Greensboro Swarm.
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Out for another G League game
Bates (foot) has been ruled out Saturday for the G League Grand Rapids Gold's matchup with the Wisconsin Herd.
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Sits out G League game with foot injury
Bates was inactive Thursday in the G League Grand Rapids Gold's 139-134 loss to the Windy City Bulls due to a foot injury.
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Pops off for 33 points in G League
Bates logged 33 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and two steals over 30 minutes during the G League Grand Rapids Gold's 121-113 win over the Iowa Wolves on Thursday.
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