Nuggets' Tamar Bates: Facing multi-month absence

The Nuggets announced Monday that Bates (foot) will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks.

Bates underwent surgery Monday to repair a fractured left foot, and he's expected to miss about three months. Through 13 G League appearances, the two-way player has averaged 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per game.