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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 / February 23

Emoni Bates’s 21 points weren’t enough as Charge fall to Squadron 106-95

Cleveland drops their second-straight game to Birmingham. The Cleveland Charge started strong, but couldn’t keep it going on the offensive end. The offense dried up in the second half which bled over to the defense.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / December 28

Charge outlast South Bay Lakers for second consecutive victory.

The Charge won their second straight over the Lakers thanks to a strong fourth quarter from Bates. This wasn’t a pretty game for the Cleveland Charge, but they were able to pull out the 93-90 win over the South Bay Lakers thanks to a fourth-quarter comeback that was capped off with a step-back three from Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Craig Porter Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 27

Cavaliers' Emoni Bates Puts On Show vs. Bronny James In G League Game

The Cleveland Cavaliers still have the best record in the NBA and are proving each game why they're Finals contenders this season. However, some fun things are happening on their G League team, the Cleveland Charge, as well.

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 / Fear The Sword / December 14

Emoni Bates returns to the court

Bates played his first game of the season after missing the start of the season with a knee injury. Cleveland Cavaliers two-way wing Emoni Bates made his return to the court on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson gives updates on Max Strus and Emoni Bates

It’s been a while since the Cleveland Cavaliers have been 100% healthy. The Cavs have been without Max Strus since early October after he suffered a hip injury and eventual ankle sprain.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 5

Atkinson gives encouraging injury updates on Max Strus and Emoni Bates

The Cavaliers could be getting some reinforcements. The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t had their default starting lineup of last season at all this regular season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Cavs player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers won their first championship in 2016, and they are hoping for a much shorter wait until their next title. If the team wants to avoid another lengthy drought until before their next celebratory parade, they’ll need one of their young players to step up and have a breakout season.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 16

Multiple Cleveland Cavaliers Will Miss Preseason Game vs. Pistons

The Detroit Pistons’ Wednesday night opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be shorthanded on Wednesday night. According to Cavaliers on SI, three players will miss the action from Cleveland’s side.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 15

Cavaliers Down Three Players Against Pistons Wednesday

The Cleveland Cavaliers have their third preseason matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The team will be without Max Strus, Sam Merill, and Emoni Bates.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 7

Cavs’ Emoni Bates Undergoes Knee Surgery

Cavaliers forward Emoni Bates will have a little pause at the start of his second NBA season. That’s because Bates underwent arthroscopic surgery Monday to treat a torn meniscus in his right knee, the team said.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

Promising Young Cavs Player Undergoes Knee Surgery

Cavs former second-round pick and high school standout Emoni Bates will miss significant time this season with a meniscus injury, the team announced. Bates, the former five-star recruit is on his second two-way contract with the team.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / October 7

Cavaliers forward undergoes knee surgery

Cavaliers two-way wing Emoni Bates underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to treat a torn meniscus in his right knee.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 4

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.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

What happened to the player 1st dubbed the next version of Kevin Durant

Social media can make anyone look like a superstar these days. Thanks to a viral mixtape that was made when he was in 7th grade, Emoni Bates became a household name.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

Cavaliers re-sign Emoni Bates to a two-way deal

Restricted free agent Emoni Bates is back under contract with the Cavaliers, according to the NBA’s official transaction log, which indicates that the forward has signed a two-way deal with Cleveland.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 9

Report: Cavaliers Believe Emoni Bates Is ‘Best Suited’ To Stay In G League Next Season

According to NBA reporter Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the Cleveland Cavaliers are “still committed” to Emoni Bates‘ development. Bates will spend the

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 15

Emoni Bates Puts On Show In Cavaliers Summer League Game

There are plenty of fun storylines to follow on the Cleveland Cavaliers Summer League team. Some of these include 2024 first-round pick Jaylon Tyson's impressive play early on, Luke Travers' journey from the NBL to the NBA, and March Madness star D.J.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 12

Cavs’ Emoni Bates Getting Another Chance To Rise As Summer Run Begins

Cavaliers forward Emoni Bates has one NBA season under his belt, though most of that was spent in the G League. So where does he go from here? How about the Las Vegas Summer League with the rest of the Cavs?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

Emoni Bates Reflects On Rookie Season With Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers had only one selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. With their second-round pick, they took former five-star recruit Emoni Bates out of Eastern Michigan. The 20-year-old still has plenty of natural potential, and he spent the majority of the season in the G League refining his game.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 17, 2024

Cavs’ Emoni Bates wraps up his NBA All-Star 2024 journey in the NBA G League Up Next Game

After turning heads and kicking off NBA All-Star 2024 during the Rising Stars Competition, Cleveland Cavaliers rookie forward Emoni Bates has one more left in him.

Eastern Michigan Eagles News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2023

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.

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Eastern Michigan Eagles News / Yardbarker / January 25, 2023

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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