Emoni Bates is a professional basketball small forward who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA as of March 2025. 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. 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.
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 fall-off in his 2023 NBA Draft position. Bates found himself selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round with the 49th pick. Undeterred by the draft fall, Bates is balling out in the G League with the Cleveland Charge.
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.
Bates' 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' contract salary for the 2024/25 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.
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 2024/25 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 2024/25 NBA season.
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.
August 20, 2024
Emoni Bates signed a one-year two-way contract worth $559,782 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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FAQs on Emoni Bates
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.
