News: 2 days agoBates tallied 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 21 minutes in Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Spurs.
Spin: Bates paced his team in scoring, reaching double figures for the first time this Summer League. The Missouri product signed a two-way contract with the Jazz this offseason after appearing in 13 games for the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
