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Mizzou's Bates Signs Two-Way Contract After Going Undrafted
- After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, Missouri guard Tamar Bates secured a two-way deal to join the Denver Nuggets organization.
- Bates secured this opportunity following the Nuggets’ decision against trading into the draft and their focus on free agency and two-way players.
- Throughout the 2024-2025 campaign, Bates contributed an average of 13.3 points each game while delivering highly efficient shooting percentages, and he took part in 67 contests representing Missouri under the leadership of coach Dennis Gates.
- Bates said at his draft party, "always felt like I should be here," and described himself as a competitor and leader whom evaluators validate.
- Bates will now join Denver as a rookie role player, preparing to compete alongside former Missouri players and aiming to contribute in upcoming team activities.
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Former Mizzou star Tamar Bates signs two-way contract with Denver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou men's basketball star Tamar Bates did not have to wait long after the NBA Draft wrapped up to find out his destination. Surrounded by family at watch party in downtown Kansas City, Bates picked up the phone and learned he is set to sign a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets. Shortly after that phone call, he went to the front of the room and made the announcement to his anxiously waiting family, friends…
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