Fansided · Sep 23, 2025
76ers quietly steal former Cavaliers developmental project
Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons | Nic Antaya/GettyImagesEmoni Bates was once the subject of remarkable intrigue for the Cleveland Cavaliers and their fans. They gave up on him in the 2025 offseason, but the Philadelphia 76ers were willing to take on the project that Cleveland deemed unworthy of prolonging.
Marc J. Spears and Keith Pompey both reported Bates will be joining the 76ers ahead of the NBA calendar creeping up to media day and training camp for the new 2025-26 season. Pompey offered the extra details about the signing, specifying the former Cavaliers forward will be receiving an Exhibit 10 contract with Philadelphia.