How much is Emoni Bates paid?

Last Modified Mar 25, 2025 08:10 GMT
Emoni Bates Salary
Emoni Bates during Cleveland Cavaliers Media Day game (Source: Getty Images)

Emoni Bates is a professional small forward who is signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a two-way contract in the NBA as of March 2025. He is splitting time between the Cavs and their G League affiliate team, the Cleveland Charge. 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.

For his junior season, Bates decided to transfer to Ypsi Prep Academy. For college, Bates played for two universities — The 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. Bates was drafted 49th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Emoni Bates Salary

According to HoopsHype, Emoni Bates’ salary is $559,782 for the 2024/25 season. A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:

Season TeamSalary
2024/25Cleveland Cavaliers$559,782

How long is Emoni Bates’s contract?

Emoni Bates’ current contract is one year long. On August 20, 2024, Bates signed a one-year $559,782 fully guaranteed two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What are the terms of Emoni Bates’s contract?

Emoni Bates' contract is a standard two-way NBA contract.

Read more: Emoni Bates Wingspan

Emoni Bates Salary FAQ's

A. Emoni Bates' salary is $559,782 for the 2024/25 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 21 years old as of March 2025.

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. 

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