Emoni Bates is a highly touted young small forward who is signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He is currently playing with the Cavs’ G-League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge.
Born on January 28, 2004, Bates started playing basketball at the age of three. During his teenage years, he gained national acclaim at Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan. His explosive offensive performances and highlights often went viral on social media. He led his team to a state championship as a freshman and garnered the prestigious Gatorade National Player of the Year boys' award as a sophomore. Bates invited comparisons to NBA legend Kevin Durant due to their similar physique and shooting style.
Emoni Bates possesses a remarkable shooting ability as he can shoot from virtually every corner of the court. He leverages his long arms to shoot over defenders and has a high release point. He is proficient at making off-the-dribble and stop-and-pop jumpers. Despite being a five-star athlete and highly touted prospect, Bates faced adversity in the form of off-court controversy following a felony charge in September 2022. This incident led to a surprising fall off in his 2023 NBA Draft position.
Bates found himself selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round with the 49th overall pick. Undeterred by the draft fall, Bates is currently balling out in the G League with the Cleveland Charge. As of January 2024, he is averaging an impressive 24.8 points, on 41.6% shooting from deep. His great performances in the G League suggest a bright future in the NBA awaits. Through dedicated hard work, Bates is steadily carving out a path to NBA success.
Emoni Bates Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $559,782 | - | $559,782 | - | $559,782 |
How much is Emoni Bates getting paid?
Emoni Bates earned $559,782 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
Emoni Bates NBA contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers is a two-way one-year deal worth $559,782 guaranteed.
How much does Emoni Bates make in a minute?
Emoni Bates Cavs contract salary for the 2023/24 season is $559,782. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Bates makes around $1.06 in a minute.
Emoni Bates Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Bates would have earned approx. $560k from his NBA contracts.
What are the terms of Emoni Bates’s contract?
Emoni Bates' standard two-way contract allows the Cleveland Cavaliers to send him to their G-League affiliate team, the Cleveland Charge.
After the 2023/24 season, the Cavaliers hold the option to decide if they wish to sign him to an NBA contract.
How much of the Emoni Bates Contract is guaranteed?
Emoni Bates contract worth $559,782 is guaranteed until the end of the 2023/24 NBA season. At the end of the 2023/24 NBA season, Bates will become a restricted free agent.
Emoni Bates Contract History
These are all the contracts that Emoni Bates has signed in his career till now.
July 7, 2023
Emoni Bates signed a one-year two-way contract worth $559,782 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Emoni Bates Contract FAQ's
A. Emoni Bates' salary is $559,782 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A. Emoni Bates has a one year, $559,782 two way contract with the Cavaliers.
A. Born on January 28, 2004, Emoni Bates is 20 years old as of 2024.
A. Emoni Bates was drafted by the Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. Elgin Bates (father) and Edith (mother) are parents of Emoni Bates.
A. In January 2024, Emoni Bates was suspended two games without pay by the NBA G League for going into the stands after the game.
