Emoni Bates is a small forward who is signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a two-way contract. He is currently splitting time between the Cavs and their G League affiliate team, the Cleveland Charge.
Born on January 28, 2004, Bates embarked on a journey to pro hoops at the tender age of three, and by fourth grade, he was already competing in AAU tournaments against guys three years older than him. This caught the attention of several basketball enthusiasts.
As a teenager, Bates played for Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where his talent quickly became a national sensation. Leading his team to a state championship as a freshman, he achieved a feat as a sophomore that few could match – winning the Gatorade National Player of the Year boys' award. Soon, the comparisons to NBA greats started as many dubbed him the "next KD” due to his identical slender body type and shooting style.
For his junior season, Bates made a decision to transfer to Ypsi Prep Academy, a school founded by his father. The move aimed to provide Bates with an environment tailored to his development as a player. Soon, he was rated five-star talent by all the scouts and he captivated fans and analysts with his electrifying offense skillset.
For college, Bates played for two universities — University of Memphis (2021/2022) and Eastern Michigan (2022/2023). He was seen as the first round prospect for the 2023 NBA Draft, however, off-court issues abruptly took center stage in his journey. In September 2022, Bates was arrested in Superior Township, Michigan, on felony charges related to a concealed weapon and altering identification marks on a firearm.
Bates faced the consequences head-on and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in October 2022. Eventually, the felony charges were dropped, but this incident sent shockwaves through the basketball community, and significantly hampered his draft positioning.
Eventually, Bates found himself drafted 49th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA Draft. As of January 2024, he is playing with the G League team Cleveland Charge, as he looks to navigate a path towards NBA success.
Emoni Bates Salary
According to HoopsHype, Emoni Bates’ salary is $559,782 for the 2023/2024 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $559,782 |
How long is Emoni Bates’s contract?
Emoni Bates’ current contract is one year long. On July 7, 2023, Bates signed a one-year $559,782 fully guaranteed two-way contract with Cleveland Cavaliers.
What are the terms of Emoni Bates’s contract?
Emoni Bates' current contract is a standard two-way NBA contract.
Emoni Bates Salary 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.
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. According to various online sources, the net worth of Emoni Bates is estimated at around $1 million as of 2024.
