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Denver made a necessary roster move, cutting an injured depth piece for cap flexibility. Multiple reports confirm Bates faced a 12-week foot surgery recovery, making immediate roster spots critical. The injury timing forced Denver's hand; keeping an unavailable player made little basketball sense. Fans view this as routine injury management rather than a statement move either way. David Roddy's two-way signing suggests Denver prioritizes developmental upside over Bates' injured depth role.
Denver Nuggets' release of Tamar Bates grades out as a poor deal (D), adding depth at the position. The Denver Nuggets took a risk with this release, and the results on the court will ultimately determine whether this decision pays off.
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