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Bates officially signs with Utah Jazz, sits in first Summer League matchup against Hawks
Bates, a former Missouri guard, averaged 13.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in his final college season before joining Utah.
- On Friday, guard Tamar Bates signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, joining the organization's roster for the 2026 NBA Summer League and beyond.
- Before this opportunity, Bates developed his game at Then-Mizzou, where he helped secure a victory over Vanderbilt during the 2025 season.
- Bates was undrafted last season, signing a two-way deal with Denver before joining the Pelicans, where he played nine games averaging 5.2 points.
- During the team's first matchup, Bates did not participate, remaining on the sidelines as the Jazz evaluated their Summer League roster.
- Moving forward, the Utah Jazz will integrate Bates into the rotation, monitoring his development as he competes for a standard contract opportunity.
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