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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 20
Former Cavs draft pick may be out of the league just as quickly as he entered it
Emoni Bates is still trying to carve out a path in the NBA. The former 49th overall selection in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft was let go by the Cleveland Cavaliers this past offseason.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 14
Sixers sign MarJon Beauchamp, waive Emoni Bates
The 76ers have added MarJon Beauchamp and waived Emoni Bates, the team announced in a press release. Beauchamp, 25, was the No. 24 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and has already made stops with the Bucks, Clippers and Knicks.
The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz
How many of the 12 players in NBA history to see game action in at least 20 seasons can you name in five minutes?
Philadelphia 76ers News / EssentiallySports / September 24
Who Are Emoni Bates’ Parents? Meet Elgin and Edith Bates
The Sixers are taking a chance on 21-year-old Emoni Bates, once called the “next Kevin Durant.” Drafted by the Cavaliers in 2023, he only played 25 games in two seasons.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Philadelphia 76ers News / NBA Analysis Network / September 23
Philadelphia 76ers sign star who was once called the next Kevin Durant
The Philadelphia 76ers are still making moves deep into the offseason. With Joel Embiid finally looking healthy, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make a run for the 2026 NBA Championship.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / September 23
76ers Sign Emoni Bates To Exhibit 10 Contract
It was announced Monday night that the Philadelphia 76ers had signed former high school superstar Emoni Bates to an Exhibit 10 deal. He spent his first two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, appearing in 25 games and averaging just over three points.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 23
Sixers sign Emoni Bates, three others to camp deals
The 76ers announced the signings of Emoni Bates, Kennedy Chandler, Malcolm Hill and Jaylen Martin, with Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reporting that each is on an Exhibit 10 contract.
NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / September 22
Emoni Bates Reacts to Signing Training Camp Deal With Sixers
Roughly a week out from the start of training camp, the Philadelphia 76ers made an array of signings to maximize their roster space. Shortly after the news went public, one of the signees expressed his gratitude for another opportunity in the NBA.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 22
76ers sign former second-round pick amid flurry of signings
The Sixers have signed a quarter of free agents, forward Emoni Bates, point guard Kennedy Chandler, wing Malcolm Hill, and forward Jaylen Martin, per a team press statement.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / September 9
Young NBA standout’s free-agency limbo highlights turbulent path
His basketball journey has rarely followed a smooth path, and this summer has brought another setback.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 30
Cavs Do Not Tender Qualifying Offer To Emoni Bates
The Cavaliers did not tender a two-way qualifying offer to forward Emoni Bates, making him an unrestricted free agent, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 10
Cavaliers' Emoni Bates Responds to Strong Take From Shaquille O'Neal
Former high school superstar Emoni Bates has had a quiet basketball career since joining the NBA. After going late in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bates has been toiling away with the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League, honing his craft with the hope that he becomes a staple in Cleveland's rotation.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 10
Shaquille O’Neal Rips Cavaliers For Keeping Emoni Bates In G League
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal ripped the Cleveland Cavaliers for keeping Emoni Bates in the G League The Cavaliers drafted Bates with the 49th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Shaquille O'Neal Sends Head-Scratching Criticism to Cavaliers in Brutal Rant
The Cleveland Cavaliers' 64-win season came to a disappointing end in the playoffs, prompting criticism from fans, former players and media members around the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / June 6
Shaquille O’Neal Puts Cavaliers GM on Blast for Not Calling Up 18.6 ppg Scorer to Playoff Roster
The Cleveland Cavaliers failed to capitalize on an outstanding 2024-25 regular season. Their early elimination from the 2025 NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Indiana Pacers raises serious questions regarding the roster.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / CBSSports.com / April 14
Remember Emoni Bates? Former No. 1 recruit turns in career day in NBA regular season finale
Bates, a former five-star recruit and a 2023 second-round pick, had a career day in Cleveland's season finale
NBA News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 4
Former MSU Commit Emoni Bates Expresses Regrets in Heartfelt Message
Michigan State men's basketball took a monumental hit in the spring of 2021 when it lost the commitment of one of its most highly touted commits in program history, Emoni Bates.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / March 8
Nae’Qwan Tomlin’s 33 points lead Charge to victory
The newest Cavaliers two-way player continues to impress. The Cleveland Charge rebounded nicely from a poor performance last night to defeat the Maine Celtics 127-123 in overtime.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 15
Cavaliers' Emoni Bates Has Strong Season Debut Following Injury
The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a depth issue at the forward position for the last two seasons. To address this, the Wine and Gold drafted Emoni Bates in the second round of the 2023 Draft, seeing the tremendous upside he could provide to the team.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2024
How body transformation of second-year Cavaliers forward could propel NBA opportunities
Cleveland Cavaliers forward prospect Emoni Bates has been focusing on bulking up for his second year of professional basketball.
Former No. 1 overall recruit Emoni Bates has entered the 2023 NBA Draft
Emoni Bates is a very intriguing NBA prospect. He has the talent to be a superstar but his journey since being the No. 1 overall recruit in the 2021 class has been up and down -- to say the least.
Emoni Bates drawing attention of NBA scouts after recent turnaround
Bates was a potential NBA star in the making, but he flailed in his one season at Memphis. Then he ran into some legal trouble. However, Bates has slowly but surely put himself back on the national radar.
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