Utah Jazz Reportedly Add G League Sharpshooter Tamar Bates on Two-Way Deal

Overview

• Multiple outlets reported June 26–27 that the Jazz plan to sign Tamar Bates to a two-way contract, a report first attributed to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype.
• Bates spent last season in the Denver organization on a two-way deal, underwent surgery for a fractured left foot in December, and was waived by Denver in March without logging NBA minutes.
• Before his injury, Bates averaged roughly 19.5 points in Grand Rapids G League play with elite shooting splits that included about 44% from three and 90% from the free-throw line.
• On a two-way contract Bates will be eligible to play for both the Jazz and their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, and is likely to compete for a spot on Utah’s summer-league roster.
• The addition immediately creates pressure on Utah’s maximum of three two-way slots, with coverage suggesting Oscar Tshiebwe is the most likely candidate to lose his spot as the Jazz finalize offseason roster choices.