Bates (knee) played the final 5:36 of Monday's 118-92 win over the Suns, finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and no other statistics.

Bates underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Bates signed a two-way deal with the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Bates contributed three points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and one assist over nine minutes during Thursday's 123-104 loss to the Pelicans.

Bates produced nine points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 23 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 109-91 loss to the Knicks.